Forensic Pathology Officer x5 posts at FS Dept of Health for unskilled candidates (Grade 12 Only)
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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
APPLICATIONS : Directions to applicants: Applications must only be done via the online recruitment platform for the Department at: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/eRecruitment
CLOSING DATE : 07 November 2025
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POST 39/181 : FORENSIC PATHOLOGY OFFICER GRADE 1 (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R217 092 per annum
CENTRE : Welkom Forensic Mortuary Ref No: FPO/ 01/2025 (X3 Posts)
Kroonstad Forensic Mortuary Ref No: FPO/02/2025 (X1 Post)
Phuthaditjhaba Forensic Mortuary Ref No: FPO /03/2025 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Valid driver's license.
Skills And Knowledge: Driving Skills. Verbal and written communication, time management, good interpersonal relations. Commitment to Batho Pele Principles. Basic Computer Skills. Basic Knowledge regarding the legislative framework regulating Forensic Pathology Services. Ability to work with human remains (corpses) which may be in advance stage of decomposition. Ability to work under pressure and after normal hours.
DUTIES : Effective and efficient collection of corpses from crime or accident scenes as requested by South African Police Services (SAPS) for safekeeping and perseveration of evidence. Assist medical officers with performing medico-legal investigation on deceased human remains. Arrange postmortems with Pathologist. Assist Pathologists with postmortems. Assist families with identification and handing over of corpses to the next of kin or funeral undertakers. Attend and give evidence in courts of law when required. Assist with up keeping of facility and equipment hygienically in terms of Occupational Health and Safety.
ENQUIRIES : Mr OT Kopane, Assistant Manager: Forensic Pathology Services. Email: kopaneOT@fshealth.gov.za Cell: 0834494536
APPLICATIONS : Applications to be done at: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
NOTE : Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The application must indicate the correct Job title, the office where the position is advertised and the Reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to fully complete the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications filed by hand on the Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a possession of foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin when shortlisted. All non-SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted. Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax or post. Failure to upload and submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment.
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