2X Dental Specialist Grade 1/2/3 in Prosthodontics (Periodical Contract post) twenty (20) hours[...]

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A governmental health department seeks 2 Dental Specialists in Prosthodontics for a 20-hour per week periodical contract. The ideal candidates will be HPCSA registered as Dental Specialists, with clinical experience and a preference for those with teaching experience. Responsibilities include assisting students and supervising within the Prosthodontics Department. The role is located in Johannesburg, offering a competitive hourly rate and aims at promoting diversity in applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
• Clinical experience as Specialist is required after HPCSA registration.
• Teaching and training experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in service delivery and supervise students in Prosthodontics.

Skills

Registration with HPCSA as a Dental Specialist

Clinical experience as Specialist in Prosthodontics

Experience in teaching and training

Education

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

2X Dental Specialist Grade 1/2/3 in Prosthodontics (Periodical Contract post) twenty (20) hours per week respectively

• Reference Number : refs/024343
• Directorate : Prosthodontics
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : R646.00 - R853.00 per hour
• Enquiries : Prof J Shackleton : [e-mail]

Requirements :

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

Duties :

• Assist students to play an active role in the service delivery and supervision of students in the Prosthodontics Department.

Notes :

• Successful applicant will be subjected to sign a contract. 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-mail]. 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 : 02-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Are you registered with HPCSA as Dental Specialist as Prosthodontics?

Do you have Clinical experience as Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics?

Do you have experience in Teaching and Training?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.