• Reference Number : refs/035308
• Directorate : COMMUNITY DENTISTRY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : 972 612 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Enquiries : Prof DP Motloba 012 521 4848

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist. Exper'ience in working in Service-Learning sites, with an emphasis on Community Dentistry. Keen interest in becoming a registrar in Community Dentistry. This ls Fulltime Postgraduate Fixed Term Training Program. Experience in teaching undergraduate programmes will be an advantage. Applicants must have worked in a public oral health clinical setting, which will reflect an interest in Community Dentistry. No transfer to other Dental Schools in SA during the 2 year contract period allowed

Duties :

• During the contracted period, the incumbent will be expected to work side by side with registrars in Community Dentistry, rendering patient service under the guidance and supervision of the consultants to gain experience ln managing patients at the Oral Health Centre and Service-learning sites. The incumbent will be expected to also register for a postgraduate academic programme such as MDS in preparation for consideration for registrarship in Community Dentistry when the post becomes available. This is a 2- year contract post, which is renewable annually based on performance. If there is poor performance in the first year, the contract will be terminated. The department is under NO obligation to make any appointment to Registrarship if the prerequisites are not met or a post is not available, Progression to Registrarship is not automatic.

Notes :

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. 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. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new 283 forrn rnust be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed, leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: "lf your' profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration". Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be dlsqualified. Applicants must indicate tho post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualiflcations and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks1 citizenship checks1 qualification verification, c:ompany directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualiflcations remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : SMU Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 12-02-2026

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.