MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1, 2 AND 3

Department of Health

Component: Forensic Pathology Services

Reference number: AMAJ11/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum, (an all- inclusive salary package) Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum, (an all- inclusive salary package) Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum, (an all- inclusive salary package) Other Benefits: Medical Aid Optional, Home Allowance – Employee must meet prescribed requirements and 13th Cheque
Centre: Amajuba Health District Office
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 1: A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent). A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Grade 2: A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent). A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Five (05) years post registration experience as a Medical Practitioner. At least 24 months’ full-time experience in forensic pathology. Grade 3 A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent). A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Ten (10) years post registration experience as a Medical Practitioner. At least 4 years full-time experience in forensic pathology. Plus, the following valid driver’s license. Ability to work independently to autopsies and crime scene investigation. Good practical knowledge of forensic pathology (theory and practice). Knowledge of the relevant legislation. The incumbent to the post is expected to participate 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, Behavioural Attributes and Competencies Required Ability to perform medico-legal postmortem 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 participate in all the department’s academic and training activities.

Duties

Provision of a Forensic Pathology Service at a District level. Produce Medico-Legal 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. Conduct research. Maintain continuously improving professional and ethical standards.

Where to send your application

All applications should be forwarded to: Mrs. T.N.B. Dube: KZN Department of Health, Amajuba Health District Office, Email: Lungile.Mbatha3@kznhealth.gov.za OR Hand delivered to 50 Harding Street, Nedbank Building First Floor, Newcastle, 2940. FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. T.N.B. Dube

Enquiries

Mr. J.M. Mambi Tel No: (034) 312 2706

Note

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83). This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Application form (Z83) must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other documents on application but must submit Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from the shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Originally signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendation of the advert. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). 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 Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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