• Reference Number : refs/023526
• Directorate : Prosthodontics
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 2 084 754 per annum (all-inclusive package),
• Enquiries : Prof PD Moipolai, Tel No (012) 521 4817/3349

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. Registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. A minimum of three years’ appropriate experience as a Prosthodontic Specialist after registration with the HPCSA or similarly recognised statutory registration authority, with preference given to those with more years of clinical experience that includes academic management and postgraduate dental education and research supervision. Must have appropriate clinical skills with special focus on Maxillofacial Prosthodontics; Implantology; contemporary Prosthodontics, amongst others. Appropriate experience in supervision and training of staff and students at both under and postgraduate levels. Previous experience utilising educational and simulation technology is expected. Must have qualifications in educational and/or curriculum studies. Proven ability to conduct and supervise research activities. Published research record, with a minimum of four publications in peer reviewed accredited journals. Good communication as well as analytical and problem solving skills. Interventional management skills. Ability to work under pressure. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. Positive and supportive attitude towards embracing diversity.

Duties :

• Will be responsible to coordinate modules in the undergraduate and postgraduate sections for the Prosthodontic programmes as directed by HoD. Participate in patient care. Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of academic dental services on the SMU/MOHC Teaching platform. Quality Assurance of clinical governance and teaching, learning and associated assessment. Supervision and administrative role with regards to teaching, training, assessment and education of under and postgraduate students. Active participation in Prosthodontic research and supervising on-going research. Contribute to and participate in training of other healthcare workers where requested to do so. Promote and stimulate continuing professional development in the Department of Prosthodontics and among practicing oral health professionals in South Africa. Participate in any other duties as may be determined by the supervisor

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.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. 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. (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/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. 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 : SMU Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 20-10-2025

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.