Job Description

Duties/Pligte
The tasks will include (but will not be limited to):

1. Operational Management:Acting as mortuary manager, fulfilling all associated responsibilities and accountabilities. Proactive day-to-day management of cadaver-related activities in the mortuary, dissection halls, MMLC, and other entities. Administration of the cadaver environment. Management of facilities. Quality assurance. Liaising with funeral services, mortuaries, crematoria, transport services, and other institutions. Maintaining consumable records.

2. Staff Management and Development:Managing, administration of, performance management, development, and disciplinary procedures for mortuary staff (grades 9-14), in conjunction with the Head of the Division. Identifying staff development and training opportunities.

3. Financial and Administrative Oversight:Assisting the Head of the Division with budgeting related to the mortuary and dissection halls. Procurement of consumables. Generating third stream income: liaising on requirements, procuring materials, overseeing workshop administration and preparation, coordinating workshops, and presenting it to the Head of the Division for approval. Asset management: keeping, tracking, recording, and registering new assets; informing authorities of acquisitions or changes; conducting asset audits, and maintaining the asset register.

4. Occupational Health and Safety and Legal Compliance:Overseeing and enforcing OHS regulations as Section 8 a (i) appointee for the Division, specifically the mortuary and dissection halls. Applying health and safety procedures and regulations. Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993), Health Professions Act (1974), and National Health Act (2003). Ensuring that appropriate health and safety measures are in place and adhered to. Enforcing access control, particularly to restricted areas. Waste management. Ensuring confidentiality of identifiable information. Revising SOPs, safety manuals, and risk assessments. Ensuring OHS training and competency of staff. Ensuring that reports are submitted timeously. Communicating activities of a hazardous nature timeously.



Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12). At least six years' working experience in a mortuary setting. Being comfortable with working among deceased individuals in a mortuary setting. Extensive knowledge and or training in Occupational Health and Safety. Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint. Supervisory and managerial experience. The physical ability to organise, plan and prioritise independently and efficiently. The ability to carry 40kg weight. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in and lead a team. Task-orientated with an innovative approach. The ability to maintain confidentiality. Willingness to work overtime.



Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Experience with working in a tertiary environment. * Extensive knowledge of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 with regards to the use of human material for training and research.