• Reference Number : refs/020710
  • Directorate : COMMUNITY DENTISTRY
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R1 122 630.00- R1 489 665.00 per annum (inclusive package), excl commuted overtime
  • Enquiries : Prof Y Malele-Kolisa Tel: 0117172594/3

Requirements :

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Community Dentistry. Registration with HPCSA as a Dental Specialist within the relevant discipline. Appropriate experience as a Specialist in Community Dentistry after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa. Appropriate experience in teaching and training of undergraduate students. The experience in teaching and training postgraduates after qualifying as a specialist will be an added advantage.

Duties :

  • Implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of academic dental services on the Oral Health Teaching platform. Supervisory and administrative role with regard to teaching and training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Responsible for quality assurance of teaching/training and clinical governance. Carry out own and supervise research. Participate in any other activity as directed by the Head of Department.

Notes :

  • The post is a joint appointment by Gauteng Health and Wits University. 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, proof of current registration with HPCSA and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview) Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. 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. 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. 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 : 01-07-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Community Dentistry.
Are you registered with HPCSA as a Dental Specialist within the relevant discipline.
Do you have appropriate experience in teaching and training of undergraduate students.

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.