Medical Officer Grade 1 -3

FPS/01/10/2026 Department: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Centre: Buffalo City Metro Forensic Pathology Services (Ku Gompo) Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 – R1 121 241 per annum, (an all-inclusive package), (OSD) Grade 2: R1 188 255 – R1 278 089 per annum, (an all-inclusive package), (OSD) Grade 3: R1 375 245 – R1 713 534 per annum, (an all-inclusive package), (OSD) basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines. Reference: ECHEALTH/MO/APL/BCM- DUTIES To perform medico-legal post-mortem examinations, complete all related investigations and documentation, and finalise post-mortem reports within a 12-week turnaround period. Compile and complete post-mortem reports and all related medico-legal documentation accurately and timeously. Provide conclusion of causes of death based on ancillary investigation reports, as well as efficient expert evidence in court related to all autopsied above cases, including formulating forensic second opinions as requested by the Department of Justice. Attendance of and examination of incident cases. Support to the Heads: Clinical Unit and Department, Medical Specialists and Safe Practices. Personal development and academic contributions: Assist with teaching and training of medical and forensic students, forensic pathology officers in medico-legal autopsies and related investigations. ENQUIRIES Ms S Mangoloti Tel No: (043) 708 1720 HOW TO APPLY Alternatively, applications can be submitted electronically via email to: [email protected] NOTE Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the 84 Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with HPCSA in respect to SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Grade 3: Community Service as required in South Africa. A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Ability to work independently to autopsies 102 and crime scene investigation. Good practical knowledge of forensic pathology (theory and practice). Knowledge of the relevant legislations. The incumbent to the post is expected to participate in 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, Training and competencies: Ability to perform medico-legal post-mortem 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 partake in all the department's academic and training activities. Provision Of a Forensic Pathology Service at a district level as delegated. Produce 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.