• Reference Number : refs/021571
  • Directorate : Oral Pathology and Oral Biology
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R2 465 223 per annum (All -inclusive remuneration package)
  • Enquiries : Dr N. Mukhari-Baloyi: Tel No: (012) 5214914/ 060 808 7481 OR Prof D. Mawela: Tel No. (012) 5214111/ 082 507 7774

Requirements :

  • BChD or equivalent as well as an MChD / MDent qualification in Oral Pathology and Oral Biology Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Oral Pathology and Oral Biology A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as a Dental Specialist in Oral Pathology after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa ( HPCSA), a minimum of three (3) years Academic experience in the following: Undergraduate dental education, Postgraduate teaching and training including specialty and non-specialty programs and postgraduate research supervision, with at least one Post Graduate Masters student supervised to completion. A proven record of managerial experience and research activity with at least three (3) publications in peer reviewed in accredited journals A good professional standing nationally and internationally amongst peers in the field. A valid driver's license.

Duties :

  • The incumbent will be responsible inter alia, for the leadership management and administration of the Oral Pathology Department. Monitoring of services rendered to hospital patients in this discipline, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching & training, development and supervision of research projects, academic outreach. Management of human resources budget and assets.

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. Proof of Registration with Professional bodies is mandatory NB: 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). 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 qualifications 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) and Competency Assessments where required . 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. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sefako Makgatho University of Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 20-09-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have a BChD or equivalent as well as an MChD / MDent qualification in Oral Pathology and Oral Biology?
Do you have a minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as a Dental Specialist in Oral Pathology after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa ( HPCSA)?
Do you have current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Oral Pathology and Oral Biology?
Do you have a valid driver's license?

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.