ASSISTANT DIRECTOR : ORAL HYGIENIST

Reference Number: refs/056452

Directorate: COMMUNITY DENTISTRY

Number of Posts: 1

Package: R 664 410 per annum (all-inclusive)

Enquiries: Prof DP Motloba : 012 521 5767

Requirements

A Bachelor of Oral Hygiene Degree [A relevant master’s degree and higher] Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist with independent practice. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in the profession. A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in Management. Proven experience in teaching and learning, research and community engagement.

Duties

Be involved in the general management and administration of department. liaise and support the head of Oral Hygiene and Dental Therapy in teaching and learning activities; undertake research activities (supervision, planning and execution). Plan and manage clinical and outreach services. Academic and resource management. Assist in the implementation of GDoH and SMU policies and programmes.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [email protected] . 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 (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (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 verification). 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: 15-09-2026