This vacancy has closed. It closed on 6 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Violence Trauma and Emergency Medical Services
- Reference number
- NDOH 55/2026
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package, [basic salary consists of 70% of total package, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion]. The flexible portion of the package can be structured according to the Senior Management Service guidelines.
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 6 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health Science, preferably qualification in MBCHB or nursing. NQF 8 qualification in Health Science, MPH, Forensic Pathology and or Clinical Forensic pathology will be an advantage. At least five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level in health management and forensic or clinical forensic medical services. Knowledge of the South African Constitution, 1996, public service regulatory framework, methods and practices relating to Hospital Services and forensic medical services, Knowledge and experience in clinical forensic and/or forensic pathology services. Understanding of the healthcare system and referral pathways locally and internationally. Knowledge of drafting of regulations, guidelines and standards. Good communication (verbal and written), problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, presentation, facilitation, planning, organizing, and computer skills (MS Office package). A valid driver’s license. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.
Duties
Manage and coordinate clinical streams/disciplines. Develop policy documents (guidelines, standards and inspection tools) on any clinical stream/discipline. Manage forensic pathology services and other clinical streams. Develop data sets and policies for forensic pathology services. Coordinate clinical forensic pathology services and gender-based violence and femicide. Provide secretariat function for Ministerial committees, technical working groups, task teams and/or national coordinating committees related to any clinical stream. Oversee and monitor hospital licensing. Develop and administer licensing policy and/or regulation compliance. Coordination of referral pathways: hospitals and forensic pathology. Liaise with referring authority inside and outside RSA. Provide Secretariate support to ministerial committees, technical working groups, task teams and/or national coordinating committees related to forensic pathology and clinical stream.
Where to send your application
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to vacancies@Health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail. FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
Enquiries
Dr R Ncha Tel No: (012) 395 8257
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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