Health · Circular 36 of 2026

Dental Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (PROSTHODONTICS) (5/8TH) (X2

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Two dental specialist posts in prosthodontics at the Oral Health Centre in Tygerberg, Western Cape, offering salaries from R872,205 to R1,152,594 per annum.

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”).

Enquiries: Prof S. Khan Tel No: (021) 937-3006

Notes

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)”. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 36/322, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Tygerberg, Western Cape
Salary
R872 205 – R1 152 594 p/a
Closing date
23 October 2026, 17:00 PM
Reference
— · 2 posts
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.