• Reference Number : refs/020138
  • Directorate : Forensic Pathology Service
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 527,289.00 – 617,622.00 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Mr. I.J Louw (060) 060 580 0380.

Requirements :

  • Senior Certificate / Grade 12. A recognized three (3) years National Diploma (NQF 6) /Degree NQF (7) in Health Sciences or Management registered with SAQA. Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant (Forensic Pathology Service) experience at a supervisory level (level 7 or 8). Knowledge and understanding of all legislative frameworks governing Public Service. Excellent communication, reporting, and writing skills. Computer literacy (Proof is required) and a valid driver’s licence minimum code B. Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele Principle.

Duties :

  • Manage and administer the Forensic Pathology Service facility with a view to provide efficient and effective service to the public. Ensure effective, efficient and economical training and development of personnel. Promote labour stability and discipline within facility. Collate and analyse information obtained to provide required statistics and daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Prepare budget and participate in budget meetings for the relevant financial year. Prepare demand plan for the facility. Responsible for risk and contract management. Ensure availability of PPE and PPC to all staff within the facility. Attend trainings and statutory meeting. Provide feedback to all staff and Cluster Manager. Give evidence in courts of law whenever required. Provide assistant to other FPS facilities and managers in cases of disaster and major incidents. Ensure staff compliance to applicable legislation and policies. Manage and safeguard assets and ensure that the asset register is updated.

Notes :

  • Gauteng Forensic Medical Services is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. Applications must consist of a fully completed and signed new Z83 form with a comprehensive CV containing contactable references. In compliance to DPSA Circular 19 of 2022 certifying documents / qualifications will only be requested from the shortlisted candidates before the interview process (Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents when applying). The relevant reference number must be quoted in the application form. In terms of the National Qualification Framework Amendment Act 2019 it is an offence for any person to falsely or fraudulently claim to hold a qualification. Any person found to be misrepresenting their qualifications, work experience or facts in their CV will be disqualified and reported to the appropriate authority. Please note that the interviews will also include a technical evaluation of computer and driving skills. The recommended candidates will be subjected Personnel suitability check (Medical Surveillance and Criminal Record). Applications must be delivered to: Forensic Medical Services 11 Diagonal Street 13 floor, reception, can be posted to : Forensic Medical Services P.O Box 7128 Johannesburg 2000. Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy website that the institution is consistently facing, applicants are encouraged to apply using hand delivery, or the postal address.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Ga-rankuwa FPS x1

Closing Date : 15-03-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have A recognised three (3) years National Diploma /Degree in Health Sciences or Management.
Do you have three (3) years’ relevant (Forensic Pathology Service) experience at a supervisory level (level 7 or 8).?
Do you have knowledge of relevant FPS policies?
Are you computer literate?
Do you have a valid driver’s licence with minimum code B?

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.