• Reference Number : refs/035354
• Directorate : Oral Hygiene and Auxiliary Training (OHAT)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 397 233.00 – R 543 099.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : HR Manager Mr PF Monama Pulankana.monama@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Registration as an Oral Hygienist with the Health Professional Council of South Africa under category of Independent Practice. Basic qualification accredited with the HPCSA and proof of current registration. A minimum working experience of at least 3 years post undergraduate qualification is a requirement. Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Perform clinical functions as stipulated in the HPCSA Scope of Practice for Oral Hygienists. Provide service delivery to patients at the Wits Oral Health Centre. Plan and supervise oral health education and oral health promotion activities and outreach programmes. Compile monthly and/or weekly reports of community outreach programmes, academic matters and clinical service delivery relating to patients. Be involved in theoretical (tutorial and lectures) and clinical sessions with dental and oral hygiene students. Conduct research and participate in research activities in the Department.

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. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. 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 : 17-02-2026

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.