DENTAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PROSTHODONTICS)

Department of Health

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
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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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).

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.