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Salary band
R 791 604
Closing date
17 August 2026
Reference
PSC 27/271
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Department
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Location
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute
Salary
R791 604 per annum
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Science Degree (Bsc) (Hon) or relevant qualification that allows registration as a Professional Natural Scientist.
Duties
where required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Forensic Toxicology principles and medico-legal death investigation processes. Analytical chemistry and toxicological analysis techniques, including chromatography and mass spectrometry. Operation and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation (e.g. LC-MS/MS) and laboratory equipment. Biological specimen handlings, chain-of custody and laboratory safety procedures. Quality Management Systems and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements. Quality management and quality control principles, including the interpretation and monitoring of internal quality control data, statistical quality assurance tools and Levy-Jennings charts. Applicable legislation, ethical principles and regulatory requirements relevant to forensic science and medico-legal investigations. Research methodology, scientific writing and data analysis principles. Microsoft Office, Laboratory Information Systems, computer-based scientific applications and statistical programs, (e.g. SPSS, R). Programme and project management, staff development and operational laboratory processes. -Work with medico-legal and potentially hazardous biological specimens within a forensic environment. Analytical and problem-solving skills. -Scientific and technical preparation skills. Scientific method development, validation an data interpretation principles. Data analysis and interpretation. Technical report writing and scientific communication. Planning, organisational, and time management. Interpersonal, teamwork and communication. Training, mentoring and supervision. Attention to detail and record-keeping. Ability to work independently and under pressure within a medico-legal environment. Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Appropriate experience working in an analytical or forensic toxicology environment. Appropriate experience working within and ISO/IEC 17025 Environment. Appropriate experience operation LC-MS/MS instrumentation.
Enquiries
Ms B Davies Tel No: (021) 406-6026/6412 or email: Bronwen.Davies@uct.ac.za
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates will be subjected to a security clearance prior to appointment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of qualification for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable
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