FORENSIC PATHOLOGY OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 2 Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Forensic Pathology Laboratory, Mossel Bay | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Salary
Grade 1: R225 777 per annum Grade 2: R262 953 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate with having achieved Mathematics, Life Science and/ or Biology as passed subjects.
- Experience: Grade 1: None.
- Grade 2: 10 year's appropriate experience.
- Inherent
Duties
- Effective and efficient recovery, storage and processing of deceased.
- An effective identification process and release of the deceased, including management of property.
- Optimal control of reports and statements during and after the Forensic Mortuary process.
- An efficient support service to the Manager with regard to Corporate and Clinical Governance functions of the Forensic Pathology Laboratory.
- An effective Forensic autopsy process and specimen management rendered in accordance with set standards and guidelines.
Enquiries
Mr. L Smith Tel No: (044) 813-1890 or email: Lester.Smith@westerncape.gov.za
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The candidates will be subjected to an interview and competency test. Candidates will be subjected to a security clearance prior to appointment.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R225 777 per annum Grade 2: R262 953 per annum
CENTRE : Forensic Pathology Laboratory, Mossel Bay
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate with having achieved
Mathematics, Life Science and/ or Biology as passed subjects. Experience:
Grade 1: None. Grade 2: 10 year's appropriate experience. Inherent
requirements of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver's license. Ability to interpret
and apply policies. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with and lift corpses, (mutilated, decomposed, infectious viruses, obese). Be willing on
travelling long distances and working standby duties/overtime. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and writing. Ability to be trained in 4×4 Vehicle handling. Ability to be trained in
photography. Willingness to assist with duties in X-ray room. Willingness to be trained in Forensic Investigation and Dissection. Willingness to be trained in
Forensic Pathology Business Processes. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal and working relations with staff and clients. Computer and
software literacy in MS Word and Excel. Will be required to deliver testimony in court proceedings.
DUTIES : Effective and efficient recovery, storage and processing of deceased. An effective identification process and release of the deceased, including
management of property. Optimal control of reports and statements during and after the Forensic Mortuary process. An efficient support service to the
Manager with regard to Corporate and Clinical Governance functions of the
Forensic Pathology Laboratory. An effective Forensic autopsy process and specimen management rendered in accordance with set standards and
guidelines.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. L Smith Tel No: (044) 813-1890 or email: Lester.Smith@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The candidates will be subjected to an interview and competency test. Candidates will be
subjected to a security clearance prior to appointment.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.