• Reference Number : refs/056138
• Directorate : Oral Health
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : Grade 1-R 413 121.00-R 472 359.00 per annum (plus benefits), Grade 2-R 482 499.00-R 550 389.00 per annum (plus benefits), Grade 3-R 564 822.00-R 683 808.00 per annum (plus benefits). (NB: Salary will be determined in line with OSD policy)
• Enquiries : Dr. Tlalane Mathabathe - 063 552 5777/011 953 5400

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification, Dental Therapy Degree. Current registration as a Dental Therapist with the HPCSA.Experience Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession as a Dental Therapist in respect of South African qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the as a physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Therapist in respect of South African qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the as a Dental Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Therapist in respect of South African qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, Power Point). Knowledge of relevant legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and regulations. Good written and communication skills. Ability to interact with patients, therapists and family/public. Ability to interact with the multidisciplinary team. Good time management and communication skills. Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word Office. Good writing and communication skills. Valid driver's license.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be working in Oral Health Programme dental surgeries in PHC clinics, mobile, prisons and in public health institutions in West Rand District Health Services. The person will provide oral health treatment, provide oral services, relief of pain and sepsis, simple restorations, fissure sealants, scaling and polishing, community outreach programmes and be involved in and provide an integrated service in a multi-disciplinary team. The person will rotate and as necessary provide relief in other clinics, prisons, mobile and institutions within the district. Ensure effective service delivery under direct supervision, using service manuals, service protocols & Standard Operating Procedures. Using service manuals, protocols and Standard Operating Procedures. Assist and participate in research projects and surveys. Ensure the implementation of the Gauteng Oral Health Strategy. Execute necessary administrative work. Excellent time management, organizational, communication and customer care skills with patients, staff and other stakeholders.

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. For assistance with online applications, please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where a driver’s Licence is mandatory, an 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). The new Z83 must be fully completed. (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled, and hand signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. Please ensure that the reference number is quoted correctly. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference / background checks- please provide at least 3 referees, of which one must be your immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Whites, Coloured, Indians and People with Disability are encouraged to apply. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Flexibility in being allocated to any of the sub-district in west rand district as per service delivery needs. No faxed applications will be considered. NO PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS REQUIRED WHEN APPLYING FOR THE POST!

Employer : Department of Health

Location : West Rand District Health Services

Closing Date : 27-08-2026

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.