Department of Health
Salary band
R 1 011 516
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
MPDOH/AUG/26/1399
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Department
Department of Health
Location
Ethandakukhanya CHC (Gert Sibande District)
Salary
R1 011 516 per annum
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dentist (2026). A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. SA Qualified employee: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Dentist (Independent Practice). Foreign Qualified employee: Minimum of 1 year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Dentist (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Render clinical dental services at all health facilities in the District, including travelling to the community (clinics) Ensure appropriate management and treatment of dental patients. Render quality oral health care to patients (whole spectrum, i.e. extractions under general anaesthetics, infection control, waste management, etc.). Ensure appropriate referral of patients. Provide and assure quality health care and information management including generation, collection, collation and analysis of data. Implement policies. Ensure oral health promotion and patient education: Conduct oral health education to patients and identified groups (e.g. elderly at old age homes, school children, etc.). Participate in oral health preventative programs. Participate in oral health month activities (i.e. screening, health talks, etc.). Conduct service need index screening at schools (i.e. cleaning of teeth, extractions, etc.). Supervision of subordinates: Quality of work, Development and PDMS.
Enquiries
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Closing Date
2026-09-11T23:59:00+02:00
Medical officer and health professional posts in South Africa are advertised primarily through provincial Departments of Health. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration is a mandatory requirement for all medical, dental, and allied health professional posts. Posts are available across all nine provinces, with the greatest concentration in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Rural posts often carry a rural allowance in addition to the base salary.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 011 516. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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