• Reference Number : refs/050054
• Directorate : Dental Laboratory
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R664 410.00 per annum
• Enquiries : Pulankana.monama@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Registration as a Dental Technician with the South African Dental Technician Council (SADTC). Bachelor of Dental Technology (BTech) qualification and current registration with the SADTC. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognizable experience as a Dental Technician after registration with SADTC. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at a supervisory level in the public sector. Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols. Competencies: Include human and physical resource. Management, strategic and operational planning and implementation as well as financial management (PMFA). Strong leadership, motivational, interpersonal and computer skills and ability to work in a team. Good organisational, decision-making and conflict resolution skills; understanding of quality assurance and strong commitment to high service standards. Should be an experienced Dental Technician with experience in and/or supervision of dental students.

Duties :

• Plan, implement and manage a cost effective and sustainable Dental Technicians Laboratory Department. Review, generate and implement clinical protocols. Manage and utilise staff, (HR policies); financial (PFMA, Budgeting) and physical resources, (Asset Management), to be done effectively to ensure optimal operational functioning of the Dental Technicians Laboratory Department. Manage the dental laboratory to achieve clinical and academic objectives. Manage compliance of work sent to external service providers. Promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Facilitate and participate in training of staff and students within Wits Oral Health Centre. Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and staff development.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. 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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test and Medical Surveillance. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : WITS ORAL HEALTH CENTRE

Closing Date : 29-06-2026

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.