Job 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 requirement 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 to work shifts and overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Ability to be trained in 4X4 Vehicle handling. Ability to be trained in photography. Willingness to assist with
Duties
Key result areas/outputs: Effective and efficient recovery, storage and processing of deceased. An effective Forensic autopsy process rendered in accordance with set standards and guidelines. Optimal control of reports and statements during and after the Forensic Mortuary process. An effective and efficient Management of Unknown corpses. An efficient support service to the 159 Manager with regard to Corporate and Clinical Governance functions of the Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R217 092 per annum Grade 2: R252 840 per annum
Location
Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute (OFPI), Forensic Pathology Services
How to Apply
Mr RH Pietersen, email: Richard.Pietersen@westerncape.gov.za
Applications are submitted online – Click the Apply Button to apply via the portal.
Apply Before:
4/24/2026
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Additional Information
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