Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

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Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Contract until 31 March 2028)

Employment Type: Contract

Reference No: ECSS134/2025

Forensic Pathology Service, Forensic Medicine, Stellenbosch University

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Appropriate qualification that allow registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology.

Registration With A Professional Council:

Appropriate registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology.

Enquiries:

Dr Janette Verster-

Experience:

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in in Forensic Pathology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years' appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in in Forensic Pathology.

Competencies (Knowledge/ Skills):

Knowledge of the functioning of a Forensic Pathology Department. Exposure to Post-mortems, autopsy work and dissection. Good interpersonal skills including effective service delivery within a group situation at all levels of authority. Research ability. Ability to teach and train Medical students, Forensic Pathology Officers and Medical staff. Working knowledge of the legislation, policies and code of conduct pertaining to Forensic Pathology Practice in the Republic of South Africa. Creativity and openness to new ideas. Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel).

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Candidates may have to undergo profiling assessments prior to appointment. "The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within (Forensic Pathology Service, Division: Forensic Medicine, Stellenbosch University), for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Provide full-time medico-legal death investigative service within the Division of Forensic Medicine by performance of and supervising post-mortems of natural and unnatural deaths. Provide full-time medico-legal death investigative service within the Division of Forensic Medicine by compiling and completing reports, including all ancillary investigations and editing reports of junior staff members. Expert testimony in court as well as expert opinion on inquest dockets or the relevant cases as requested by the Department of Justice. Academic teaching and Training, Research, Clinical governance and quality assurance. Support to the Head: Clinical Unit with all administrative functions of the Division.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Valid Code E/EB Driver's License. Will be required to deliver expert testimony in court proceedings. Will be required to perform routine service autopsies. Will be required to perform work duties outside normal working hours and away from the base of employment. Availability to travel to regional facilities to offer a service for limited periods.

Remuneration:

Grade 1: R per annum; Grade 2: R per annum; Grade 3: R per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date:

12/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Closing date: 1/9/2026 12:00:00 AM