MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1, 2 AND 3

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 341 000 - 1 774 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking a qualified Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology in Johannesburg, responsible for providing forensic pathology services and participating actively in training programs. Candidates must hold HPCSA registration and have relevant experience, with the role requiring a commitment to high professional standards. The successful candidate will assist in clinical duties, consult with stakeholders, and contribute to training programs. Competitive salary package available, including good career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications with HPCSA registration as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology.
• Minimum experience: OSD Grade 2 requires 5 years, Grade 3 requires 10 years post-registration.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a sound Forensic Pathology Service and active participation in duties.
• Provide forensic pathology and medico-legal death investigation services.
• Participate in teaching/training programs for students and stakeholders.

Skills

Professional consultation

Communication skills

Interpersonal development

Computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Medical Specialist registration with HPCSA

Proof of current registration (Annual Practising Certificate/Card)

Job description

Overview

Package: Grade 1 - R 1,341,855.00 per annum (all-inclusive); Grade 2 - R 1,531,032.00 per annum (all-inclusive); Grade 3 - R 1,773,222.00 per annum (all-inclusive).

Requirements

• Appropriate qualifications with proof of current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology and/or Anatomical Pathology. This is a consultant position on the JOINT STAFF ESTABLISHMENT of the Gauteng Forensic Pathology Service (Southern Cluster) and the Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, University of the Witwatersrand.
• Experience:
  • OSD Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
  • OSD Grade 2: minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist.
  • OSD Grade 3: a minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist.
• Valid (Code E/B) driver’s license; willingness to perform duties outside of normal hours and away from base of employment when required, including overnight and weekend calls, with availability at the relevant Facility/scene within 30–45 minutes of the call being logged.
• Offering professional consultation with relevant stakeholders and providing judicial testimony in Court as required.
• Ability to work efficiently with co-workers, supervisors and other external agencies (e.g., SAPS and NPA).
• Willingness to keep informed of new developments in Forensic Pathology and Medicine and contribute to the promotion of the Academic Department locally and internationally.
• Contributing to training and the formulation of policies and procedures for the Department and the Forensic Pathology Service.
• Computer literacy: ability to draft, interpret and apply policies; good communication, interpersonal, development and teaching skills; methodical, detail-oriented, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing in English.

Duties

• Assist the Head: Clinical Department and Head: Clinical Unit in rendering a sound Forensic Pathology Service by active participation in Clinico-pathological duties in the Department, with support to regional stakeholders.
• Provide the full spectrum of forensic pathology and medico-legal death investigation services at consultant level, including death scene attendances, forensic post-mortem examinations, ancillary investigations, compilation of relevant reports and Court attendance.
• Perform after-hour services during the day and night in the week and over weekends.
• Participate in the scientific identification process of unknown decedents, including relevant consultation processes.
• Assist with teaching and training programs related to under- and postgraduate students, FPS personnel and other stakeholders.
• Participate in death review programs, stakeholder programs and academic programs affiliated to the associated tertiary institution(s).
• Assist the Head: Clinical Unit and FPS Management with academic and administrative management duties, including quality assurance and maintaining appropriate OHS.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email [e-mail].
• Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, an exception will be granted for people with disabilities.
• Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed Z83 form, CV, HPCSA registration, and proof of current registration (Annual Practising Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83, detailed CV, registration certificate and proof of current registration will be disqualified.
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies not older than 6 months at the time of the interview.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA with an evaluation certificate; correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
• If not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please regard the application as unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit checks, qualification verification and employment verification) where applicable. A skills/knowledge test may be required. Medical Surveillance may be required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5/1993).
• Department seeks representivity (race, gender, disability) in the Public Service; the Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer: Department of Health

Location: Johannesburg FPS

Closing Date: 19-12-2025

Eligibility and Notes

• Criteria Questions
• Do you have appropriate qualifications with proof of current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology and/or Anatomical Pathology?
• Do you have registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Forensic Pathology and/or Anatomical Pathology?
• Please Notes:
• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Expiry status: not explicitly expired in the text