• Reference Number : REFS/048328
• Directorate : Oral Health and Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 468 459.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr L. Sithole, Tel No - 083 253 6741

Requirements :

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Dental Therapy or Oral Hygiene allowing registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Dental Therapy or Oral Hygiene after registration with HPCSA. Current and valid registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Therapist or Oral Hygienist. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel for work-related activities and to work extended hours when operational needs require it. Comprehensive understanding of the Primary Health Care (PHC) package and its application within oral health services. Possess strong problem solving, organizational, strategic thinking, project management, analytical, planning, communication (verbal and written), information management, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills. Sound knowledge of public service human resource policies, financial management processes, and clinical governance frameworks. Demonstrated leadership capability, with strong communication skills and the ability to solve complex oral health care challenges effectively.

Duties :

• Provide strategic support for the provision of Oral Health Promotion and School Health Services in the 5 Health Districts and three oral Health Centres of Gauteng Province. Develop strategies to integrate oral health into routine primary health care services to strengthen prevention, early detection, and overall health outcomes. Develop and implement evidence based oral health promotion protocols and SOPs, incorporating preventive, educational, behavioural change, and community based strategies. Collaborate with academic institutions, NGOs, community organisations, districts, and school health programmes to align oral health promotion activities with research, training, and service delivery priorities. Contribute to MEC-led health awareness campaigns by providing oral health expertise and promoting key oral health messages. Develop and produce Information, Education, and Communication materials, including oral health education booklets, posters, and brochures. Coordinate oral health community outreach initiatives in partnership with districts, academic oral health centres, and other stakeholders to expand access to preventive oral health education and services. Utilize oral health information systems and digital health technologies to strengthen service delivery, improve decision making, and establish best practices within oral health clinical services. Manage and optimize human and financial resources for oral health services in line with applicable legislation, policies, and governance directives. Collaborate with Supply Chain Management and clinical teams to ensure timely procurement, maintenance, and availability of oral health equipment, materials, and consumables. Strengthen governance, leadership, and management capacity within oral health services and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement, accountability, and continuous professional development.

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 Licence 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, 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 months 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 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, gender, 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 : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 17-04-2026

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.