MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 -3 REF NO: ECHEALTH/MO/APL/BCM- FPS/01/10/2026

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.
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro Forensic Pathology Services (Ku Gompo)
REQUIREMENTS : 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 Community Service as required in South
Africa. Grade 3: 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 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.
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
APPLICATIONS : Alternatively, applications can be submitted electronically via email to:
Simphiwe.Mangoloti@echealth.gov.za