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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Dentist Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (contract till 28 March 2028).
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: CWD22/2025
  Drakenstein Sub-district, Cape Winelands District
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. • Excellent report writing, clinical documentation, recording keeping and referral writing skills. • Sound verbal and written communication skills. • Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable and good time management. • Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed. • Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a dentist.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Dentist with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees • 1- year relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years’ appropriate experience as A job opportunity Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees • Minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees • Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa.
 
Enquiries:
Ms Roenell Balie, tel. no (023) 348-8122
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 change in registration status). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Drakenstein Sub District for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide clinical primary and secondary dental treatment to children on the wellness bus and inpatients and outpatients as applicable to the designated work areas. • Provide dental care support in dental clinics in the different sub-districts within Cape Winelands District Ecosystem. • Provide a holistic dental service independently and as part of a team in a hospital and primary healthcare setting. • Diagnose and appropriate management of patients. • Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols. • Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including facilitating the repair and maintenance of dental equipment. • Stock taking and ordering of consumables as required within departmental norms. • Relevant in-service training and skills transfer. • Provide relevant relief duty within the Cape Winelands District Ecosystem in absence of a peer colleague.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a dentist.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 444 per hour, Grade 2: R 521 per hour, Grade 3: R 603 per hour Annual salary plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
 
Starting Date:
1/17/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 2/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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