Department of Health
Salary band
R 1 041 402
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
AMAJ11/2026
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Department
Department of Health
Location
Amajuba Health District Office
Salary
Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum, (an all- inclusive salary package) Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum, (an all- inclusive salary package) Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum, (an all- inclusive salary package) Other Benefits: Medical Aid Optional, Home Allowance – Employee must meet prescribed requirements and 13 th Cheque
Requirements
Grade 1: A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent). A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Grade 2: A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent). A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Five (05) years post registration experience as a Medical Practitioner. At least 24 months’ full-time experience in forensic pathology. Grade 3 A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent). A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Ten (10) years post registration experience as a Medical Practitioner. At least 4 years full-time experience in forensic pathology. Plus, the following valid driver’s license. Ability to work independently to autopsies and crime scene investigation. Good practical knowledge of forensic pathology (theory and practice). Knowledge of the relevant legislation. The incumbent to the post is expected to participate weekend and after-hours work. The incumbent may be required to undergo further training in the medico -legal investigation of un-natural death. Knowledge of applicable parts of Occupational Health Act and Risk assessment process. Knowledge, Skills, Behavioural Attributes and Competencies Required Ability to perform medico-legal postmortem examinations and crime scene investigations. Ability to work in multi- disciplinary team setting. A certificate of competence as a forensic medical officer OR work experience in forensic pathology. Excellent communication skills including computer literacy. Basic knowledge of forensic photography. Ability to make well-founded decisions and conclusions. Resilience and ability to work with fragmented and decomposed remains. Ability to make a positive contribution in a busy department. The incumbent is expected to participate in all the department’s academic and training activities.
Duties
Provision of a Forensic Pathology Service at a District level. Produce Medico- Legal reports of high quality. Satisfactory level of professional court attendance. Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards related to Forensic Pathology Services. Attend to administrative matters as required. Conduct research. Maintain continuously improving professional and ethical standards.
Enquiries
Mr. J.M. Mambi Tel No: (034) 312 2706
Notes
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83). This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Application form (Z83) must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum V
Medical officer and health professional posts in South Africa are advertised primarily through provincial Departments of Health. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration is a mandatory requirement for all medical, dental, and allied health professional posts. Posts are available across all nine provinces, with the greatest concentration in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Rural posts often carry a rural allowance in addition to the base salary.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 041 402. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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