Dental Technician (Periodical)

:Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to [email protected].

NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV.

Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.

The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

National Diploma / National Higher Diploma in Dental Technology or BTech Degree in Dental Technology. Current registration with the South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC). Minimum five (5) years’ practical experience in the fabrication of removable prosthetics.

Proven experience in the fabrication of complete and partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, obturators, splints, surgical stents and maxillo-facial appliances. Experience in fixed prosthetics will be an advantage.

Sound knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Occupational Health and Safety, and relevant legislation, including the Dental Technicians Act.

Render specialized removable and other technical dental services, including the manufacture of complete and partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, obturators, surgical stents, splints and maxillo-facial appliances, as well as fixed prostheses where required.

Maintain high technical and clinical standards and adhere to IPC, Occupational Health and Safety, and manufacturer specifications.

Supervise and guide laboratory assistants; allocate and monitor laboratory work; ensure quality and adherence to protocols; record labor and material costing codes; maintain production registers and submit monthly statistics; maintain attendance and leave records; and ensure compliance with Department of Health policies and procedures.

Ms wartington ( 082) 636 7646