• Reference Number : REFS/035229
• Directorate : Forensic Pathology Service
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1- R 1,001,349.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr. T Mahuluhulu (079) 496 5637

Requirements :

• MBchB/MBBCh or equivalent qualification and proof of completion of community service. Appropriate qualification and work experience that allows registration with the HPCSA as Registrar (Medical). This is a post-graduate training position, registrar (Medical) in Forensic Pathology, on the JOINT STAFF ESTABLISHMENT of the Gauteng Forensic Pathology Service (Johannesburg FPS) and the Department of Forensic Pathology, Witwatersrand University. Willingness to complete all prescribed training and academic requirements within the prescribed training period. Ability and willingness to perform duties outside of normal hours and away from base of employment when required, including overnight and weekend calls, with availability at the relevant Facility / scene within 30 - 45 minutes of the call being logged; A valid driver’s license. Willingness to be trained how to perform medico-legal death investigations, including performance of forensic autopsies. Willingness to be trained to give evidence in courts. Ability to give a lecture. Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint). Willingness to be trained on relevant FPS legislation and policies. Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Diploma in Forensic Pathology or Diploma Clinical Forensic Medicine and or experience in Forensic Pathology Service and or in Clinical Forensic Medicine practice and or Certificate in Medicine and Law or equivalent will be added advantage/s.

Duties :

• Providing comprehensive medico-legal investigation of death services, inclusive of death scene attendance, after-hour services during the week and over weekends, performance of forensic post mortem examinations including medico-legal autopsies, preparation of relevant medico-legal reports and Court attendance; Active participation in own MMed research activities within the Department; Training in the performance of microscopic histopathological examinations and training on relevant cases; Supporting the implementation of a standardized, quality forensic pathology service by providing training for professional and support staff; Participation in teaching, research and learning activities in the Department; Assist in academic and management duties. Professional management of own work to avoid backlogs; active follow-up on unavoidable backlog. Active management of own service, teaching, training and related administrative work and comply with the routine generation of service work, OHS, statistical and HR reports. Rendering other related professional services and duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg FPS

Closing Date : 10-02-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.