• Reference Number : REFS/022964
• Directorate : Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 436 022 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Mr Errol Ogle Tel No- 073 142 0376/ Errol.Ogle@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 Certificate, an MBChB degree and registration with the relevant health professions council. A postgraduate qualification in Management will be an added advantage. Five (5) years’ experience in the health sector and in Medical Forensic Services at senior management level. Knowledge and understanding of clinical forensic and forensic pathology services. Good understanding of legislations, related regulations and policies in the public sector. A valid Driver’s Licence (with exception for persons with disabilities). Computer literacy. Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and project management, Financial Management, Change management, People management and empowerment. Process Competencies: Service delivery innovation, Problem solving and analysis, Communication, Client orientation and customer focus.

Duties :

• Provide overall management of Medico-legal and Forensic Pathology services in terms of relevant legislative frameworks and delegations of authority. Provide strategic leadership in terms of the provision of Medico-legal and Forensic Pathology services in the Gauteng Province and align the Forensic Pathology and Medico-legal Service Annual Performance Plan with the Department’s Strategic Plan other priorities. Develop and maintain systems, procedures and processes for provisioning of quality forensic pathology services. Ensure implementation of the National Core Standards in all Forensic Pathology Centres and hospitals/ institutions. Plan and implement a provincial Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme. Consolidate, prioritize research and facilitate clinical research. Create a conducive environment for investigations, reporting and providing evidence in cases of unnatural or presumed unnatural deaths, violence and other clinical medico-legal cases, especially violence against women and children. Promote training of Forensic Pathologists, Forensic Officers and personnel who deal with issues of crime e.g. Doctors, Lawyers, Prosecutors, Investigating Officers, etc. Manage and support victims of violence, especially sexual violence, domestic violence and child abuse, through an integrated victim empowerment programme. Promote the prevention of unnatural deaths and violence especially against women and children. Forge and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://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. An SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is mandatory when applying for Senior Management positions (Director-upwards) in the Public Service. NB: No appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela), offered by the National School of Government. SMS Pre-Entry Certificate can be obtained by registering on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Application/s without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from the respective HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) will be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime, where applicable is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 25-07-2025

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.