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Dental Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Prosthodontics) (5/8th)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Two posts for Dental Specialists in Prosthodontics (Grades 1 to 3) at the Oral Health Centre, Tygerberg/Mitchells Plain. Suits HPCSA-registered specialists with the required years of experience.
- Provide prosthodontic (dental replacement and restoration) services at the Oral Health Centre.
- Teach and train students, both undergraduate and postgraduate.
- Take part in operational research, either as a team or on your own initiative.
- Help with HR and administrative support for the Prosthodontic Department.
- Must have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
- Grade 2 needs 5 years and Grade 3 needs 10 years of experience after HPCSA registration. Grade 1 needs no experience after registration. A valid Code B/EB driver's licence is required.
- The closing date is not stated in the advert. Enquiries: Prof S. Khan, (021) 937-3006.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- A valid driver's license (Code B/EB).
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Duties
- Related HR and Administrative support to the Prosthodontic Department.
- Participate in operational research activities as directed in a team or self- initiated research.
- Rendering of prosthodontic services on the MPOHC and TBOHC platforms.
- Clinical education and training of students (undergraduate and postgraduate).
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Prof S. Khan Tel No: (021) 937-3006
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Short listed candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment.
- Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply.
- Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.” This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status)”.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 260 · open the PDF
POST 36/322: DENTAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PROSTHODONTICS) (5/8TH) (X2 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R872 205 (5/8th) per annum Grade 2: R995 172 (5/8th) per annum Grade 3: R1 152 594 (5/8th) per annum CENTRE: Oral Health Centre, Tygerberg/Mitchells Plain REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver's license (Code B/EB). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook. DUTIES: Related HR and Administrative support to the Prosthodontic Department. Participate in operational research activities as directed in a team or self- initiated research. Rendering of prosthodontic services on the MPOHC and TBOHC platforms. Clinical education and training of students (undergraduate and postgraduate). ENQUIRIES: Prof S. Khan Tel No: (021) 937-3006 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.” This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status)”.