Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Forensic Pathology Officer Grade 1, based in AMAJUBA HEALTH DISTRICT OFFICE. This is a permanent post, paying R225,777 a year. How to apply: All documents to be emailed to Lungile. gov.za : Attention: Human Resource Manager, Amajuba Health District Office OR Dropped off in the applications box,50 Harding Street Nedbank Building First Floor, Newcastle, 2940 Reference number to quote: AMAJ14/2026 AMENDED Closing date: 10 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• To provide an efficient and effective administrative autopsy service. e Preparation of relevant documentation required during autopsy process. e Identification of body to doctor. e Taking of verbatim notes as directed by the doctor. « Fingerprinting of deceased for identification of deceased. e Photographing (including downloading of images into relevant database) for identification and record keeping. e Collection of exhibits and samples/specimens under direct supervision of medical practitioner. e Documentation and appropriate safe keeping and handover to SAPS of all exhibits and specimens to maintain chain of evidence. e Maintain chain of evidence register. e Assist families with identification process
• To provide an effective transportation service in the collection and off-loading of bodies from crime scene to mortuary. e Collection and transportation of corpse between death scene and medico legal mortuary including loading and off-loading of corpse. e Ensure completion for all relevant documentation necessary in the collection and transportation process. e Admission of bodies into medico legal mortuary in accordance with prescripts
• To maintain a technical autopsy service e Perform reconstruction of a corpse under direction/instruction/supervision of the medical offer in charge of case/s. e Movement of weighing corpse. e Ensure washing, shrouding and labelling of bodies post examination and ensuring area of work is maintained in a clean and hygienic condition. e Handle and safeguard properly of deceased and disposal of property to next-of-kin in the prescribed mann To perform all administrative duties including registry, fleet, assets and stock control activities.
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• HEALTH a REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA ® Typing of all postmortem and any other subsequent documentation generated as a result of the postmortem examination. e Communication and making necessary arrangements with relevant role players in preparation of postmortem examination as per medical officer's instructions. e Maintain an effective and efficient filing system for all postmortem related documentation and ensure safe custody thereof. e Develop and maintain a database of all information pertaining to the autopsy service and timely provision of monthly summary statistics to relevant stakeholders. e Stock control including early warning arrangements. e Reception and switchboard duties e Liaising with next-of-kin, undertakers, municipalities, hospitals and SAPS to arrange burials, cremations and pauper burials of unclaimed bodies e Liaising with court, negotiate court attendance by medical officers and other medico mortuary staff Enquiries must be directed to MR. M.J. MAMBI at Tel: 034 312 2706

Requirements

• E Grade 12 e Avvailid driver's licence minimum code 8
• E Computer Literacy (MS WORD, Excel, Power Point) e Experience in mortuary services minimum of six (06) months
• E Knowledge of mortuary administrative processes and policies « Knowledge of Medico-legal protocols and prescripts e Knowledge of criminal justice system e Knowledge of waste management policy
• Knowledge of infection contro! protocols and OHS e Knowledge of cleaning materials and use of cleaning equipment