• Reference Number : refs/049892
• Directorate : Community Dentistry
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 041 402.00 - R1 088 634.00 (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Prof A Bhayat (012) 319 2299

Requirements :

• A BChD/BDS degree and currently registered with the HPCSA as a Dentist in the category: Independent Practice. A minimum of two years' experience as a general dental practitioner after completing community service. A post graduate qualification in dentistry or Public Health Recommendations: Research publications and presentations. Experience working in the field of community dentistry and the ability to work with communities is recommended. Teaching experience.

Duties :

• The candidate will be expected to carry out all responsibilities and requirements necessary for the completion of the MChD degree for community Dentistry. These duties include successfully completing modules in public health, epidemiology, basic biostatistics, dental public health and others. The duties also include teaching and supervision of undergraduate students in the dental school and on outreach platforms, completion of a mini dissertation and other activities that may be assigned by the head of the department.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following 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 your query to healthjobqueries @gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver's License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV with minimum of at least three (3) referees, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 moths on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted with 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department's intention to promote representivity (race, fender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. the department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. Women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : University of Pretoria Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 31-07-2026

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.