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Requirements :

• Registration with HPCSA as a Dentist in category independent practice. Current proof of HPCSA registration (proof to be submitted if shortlisted).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ appropriate experience post community service as a Dentist preferably with exposure to public oral health services. Previous work experience in the Oral health Services Academic platform and a postgraduate qualification in Oral Health Sciences will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Dentist will be responsible for rendering clinical services (screening/admissions/emergencies/waiting lists) including participation in all departmental activities and related administration.
• Provide support to the Clinical manager in ensuring an efficient standard of patient care and oral services are maintained. Assist with clinical audits. The successful candidate will be expected to work with and supervise students on the training platform

Closing Date : 17-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Registration as an Oral Hygienist with the Health Professional Council of South Africa under category of Independent Practice.
• Basic qualification accredited with the HPCSA and proof of current registration.
• A minimum working experience of at least 3 years post undergraduate qualification is a requirement. Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Perform clinical functions as stipulated in the HPCSA Scope of Practice for Oral Hygienists. Provide service delivery to patients at the Wits Oral Health Centre. Plan and supervise oral health education and oral health promotion activities and outreach programmes.
• Compile monthly and/or weekly reports of community outreach programmes, academic matters and clinical service delivery relating to patients. Be involved in theoretical (tutorial and lectures) and clinical sessions with dental and oral hygiene students. Conduct research and participate in research activities in the Department.

Closing Date : 17-02-2026

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Requirements :

• A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent to matric. No experience required. Experience in Financial Managementwill be an added advantage. A Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or related will be an added advantage, knowledge of BAS and SAP will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the relevant Acts and prescripts (Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Service Act) etc.
• Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and different backgrounds. Sound organisation skills. High level of reliability. Ability to handle information confidentially. Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to act with tact and discretion. Good telephone etiquette. Good interpersonal skills and document management skills. Must have office administration competency must be able to work under pressure and to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to organize and plan. Must be self-motivated. Knowledge and application of the Batho Pele Principles. Diversity and Equity in the workplace will be strongly considered, especially in respect of Race, Gender and Disability.

Duties :

• Budget allocation and capturing of SCOA allocation in RLS01. Assisting with recons (E-Receipting and BAS/SAP and BAS/PERSAL etc.) on a monthly basis. Must assist in Accounts Payable.
• Capturing of journals on SAP on a weekly basis and the clearing of suspense accounts. Ensure that suppliers reconciliations are done weekly and proper handling of queries.
• Ensure payments in web-cycle are processed within the prescribed time. Responsible for Petty Cash, capturing of the Receipts and monthly banking. Monitor of face value books.
• Assist in other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the performance management and development system (contracting, midyear and final assessment).
• Reporting on Accruals and Commitments monthly. SAP, SRM approval of RSLO1. Assist with the Budget and capturing.

Closing Date : 09-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in a normal specialty or a recognized Sub-Specialty and current proof of registration.
• A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as a Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in a normal specialty or in a recognized Sub-Specialty.
• Supervision to completion of Registrars and MSc in Dentistry. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management and supervision of junior staff members. Experience in teaching under and postgraduate students and proven Research record. Knowledge of health systems and prescribed legislations.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible, inter alia, for the general management and administration of the Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department.
• The monitoring of service rendered to hospital patients in this discipline, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, development and supervision of research projects, academic outreach.

Closing Date : 17-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Diploma/Degree in nursing (Basic R171, R174 or R425) qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional/Registered Nurse.
• Registration with SANC as Professional/Registered Nurse. Good communication skills, report writing skills, facilitation skills, coordination skills, planning and organizational skills, problem solving skills, information management skills.

Duties :

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical Practice/quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria an indicator for quality nursing.
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain and constructive working relationship with nursing and other stake holders.
• Utilize human, physical and material resources efficiently and effectively. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Perform clinical nursing practice and promote quality nursing care in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the institution.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Able to plan and organize own work and that of support of personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Provision of quality patient care through adherence to set standards, policies and procedures.
• To provide more complex nursing care that leads to improved service delivery by upholding Batho-Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter. Act as shift leader in Unit (when necessary). Effective utilisation of resources. Participation in training and research. Maintenance of professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Must be prepared to work shifts and be rotated.

Closing Date : 20-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a medical specialist in Internal Medicine [FCP (SA) or equivalent], and an infectious Diseases Specialist).
• Essential skills: Advance clinical knowledge of HIV / AIDS, STI’s and TB. Expertise working with the current South African guidelines. Proven clinical leadership and team management ability.
• Strong clinical mentoring skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as supervisory skills. Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge and experience in medical teaching and training, financial and procurement management in the public sector, relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the medical field and practice. Be self -motivated. Good computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power-point.

Duties :

• HAST: Clinical leadership of the HAST program at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital, including managing complex resistant cases, improving noncommunicable disease management in HIV and TB patients.
• Supervision of medical officers and interns working in the HAST program, and coordination of the hospitals overall strategic response to HIV, TB and STI’s.
• Develop, implement, and monitor HAST work plans, ensuring adherence to national guidelines. Conduct clinical audits, morbidity/mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives for HAST indicators. Liaise with district management teams, NGOs and community structures where required.
• Contributing towards sub-specialist services at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital for both inpatient and outpatient services. Play a senior role in the management of infectious diseases inpatient and outpatients at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital, including leading clinical ward rounds and training fellows. Involvement in infection prevention, control, and antimicrobial stewardship activities within the hospital.
• Contributing substantially to research output for the division. General Medicine: As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients within any of the general medicine units at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital.
• The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up, and teaching rounds. The candidate will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students inpatient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at MOPD. Academic: Participation in the academic duties of the Witswatersrand Internal Medicine and related Departments.
• Performance of research within the department. Supervision of research within the department and MMed students. Teaching: Training and supervision of registrars, medical officers, medical interns and medical students including tutorials, teaching ward rounds and skills development. The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.

Closing Date : 17-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management, Certificate in Introduction to PERSAL. Ability to handle information confidentially. A valid driver’s license. Computer literacy. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: Legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies. Planning and Organizing. Good Communication skills, written and spoken. Computer skills inclusive PERSAL system.

Duties :

• Manage day to day functioning of HR practices section and ensure high quality of service is being provided. Implement policies and procedures relating to Human Resources Responsible for all Human Resource Practices such as Advertisement, appointments, retirements and resignation procedures, staff establishment, housing scheme, allowances, Transfers, deductions and leave management.
• Assist with orientation and induction of staff in HR Practices.Manage performance management and Development for HR Officers. Implement conditions of services and service benefits (leave, housing, medical aid, injury on duty, long Service Recognition, Overtime, Relocation, Pension, allowances and PILIR.
• Approval of transactions on PERSAL timeously Ensure effective utilization of resources in Human Resource Component. Assist with PILIR management and reporting thereof.
• Provide accurate information/advice to all stakeholders. Address Human Resource administration enquiries, and perform any other duty delegated by the supervisors.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Assist with Human Resource management activities as assigned by Supervisor, Ensure that all complaints are dealt with in accordance with legislation.

Closing Date : 17-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. MBBCh/MBCHB, Medical Specialist in Radiology – MMED Radiology and FC (Rad) and active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.

EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 1 – None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
• Grae 2 – A minimum of 5 years, appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a medical Specialist in Radiology.
• Grade 3 – A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
• Participate in the after-hours call system (Commuted overtime is compulsory).

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Excellent team player. Good clinical expertise in general radiology. Good record of clinical governance, research, teaching, and training of medical officers at all levels in Diagnostic Radiology. Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Duties :

• Provide supervision of clinical service delivery within the Radiology Division to ensure excellent clinical services of diagnosis, investigations, and treatment in inpatient, outpatient and emergency contexts.
• Take overall responsibility for the comprehensive Diagnostic Imaging Radiology service at Pholosong Reginal Hospital, reporting to the Clinical Manager.
• Responsible for a strong academic program within the wider Radiology teaching program, including relevant research and continuing medical education for staff. Liaise and collaborate with all surgical and medical disciplines to support the delivery of best practices for patient care.
• Responsible for corporate governance and management activities, ensuring quality output and optimal use of resources. Communications skills include report generation, letter writing consultation, verbal skills, liaison with support service, nursing and Professions Allied of Medicine.
• Coordinate and manage after-hours support for Diagnostic Radiology services. Coordinate and participate in outreach programs to the facility’s drainage area.

Closing Date : 18-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with, a National Certificate in dental assisting or prior experience as a dental assistant registered with HPCSA. Proof of current registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental assistant.
• A minimum of 1-9 years of experience for grade 1 and for grade 2, 10 years and above of experience as a dental assistant.

Duties :

• Assisting the dentist with all dental procedures when rendering treatment to patients, e.g., mixing materials and sterilising the instruments. Maintaining infection control in dental clinics, hazardous waste management, cleaning, and dusting of the dental clinic.
• Developing X-Rays where applicable. Assisting in theatre as well as during screening with Oral Hygienists. Liaise with dental clinics and other programmes.

Closing Date : 18-02-2026

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Requirements :

• A Degree or National Diploma in Oral Hygiene, with Expanded functions. Registered at the Health Professionals Council of South Africa.
• A valid Driver’s License is compulsory.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Good communication skills both verbal and written. Maintain confidentiality, loyalty and be a team player.
• Problem solving skills, creativity, good interpersonal and analytical skills.

Duties :

• Assess the need of community-based Oral Health Services. Ensures the implementation of Oral Health strategic policy. Formulating, implementing and maintaining Oral Health Promotion and Specific Protection Programmes at Primary Schools and Early Development Centers.
• Implement Oral Health programmes at special needs and Physically and mentally challenged institutions, Mother and child programme and provide reports on service delivery.
• Responsible for development and training of other health professionals/ non-Oral Health staff in the district. Attend to all clinical procedures according to scope of practice including expanded functions.
• Render outreach programmes using portable mobile units in the community. Facilitate campaigns and exhibitions. Participate and assist in research projects and surveys.

Closing Date : 18-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate, Bachelor of Dental Therapy, certificate of registration with Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Dental Therapist. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA and copy of an ID document.
• Valid driver's licence Code EB or C1. All documents to be certified and not older than six months.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a public health facility will be an advantage.
• Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills, Willingness to work in outreach and primary oral health care programs.
• Ability to work under pressure and problem-solving skills.

Duties :

• Rendering of oral health services within the scope of Dental Therapy qualification. Working in the clinics, dental mobile, correctional services, institutions, hospitals, partake in community outreach programmes and performing administrative duties as required by the Programme/Department. Ensure proper running of quality oral health services and management of the staff in the clinic.
• Provision of relief within the Sub-district and District when needed. Sound knowledge of Departmental Policies would be an advantage. Provide preventive, promotive, and curative oral health services.
• Conduct school and community oral health education. Perform dental therapy procedures (restorations, extractions, scaling and polishing, etc.). Maintain infection control and patient safety standards. Keep accurate patient and clinic records. Support district oral health initiatives and outreach program.

Closing Date : 18-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification, i.e Diploma/Degree in nursing that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Degree/Diploma in Nursing Management.
• A minimum of 9 years’ experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and 4 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /recognizable at the management level. Basic research knowledge is an added advantage.
• Knowledge, skills, training, and competencies required: Knowledge of relevant legislative framework governing the public service. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Possess communication and writing skills, good human relations, good human relations, leadership and management skills, problem analysis and decision-making skills. Demonstrate good Human Resource and Financial policies and practices.
• Demonstrate computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Ability to plan and organize own work, time and support personnel to ensure proper and support activities of the district. Be able to work under pressure and support activities of the district. Current proof of registration with SANC, Computer literacy and Valid drivers’ license.

Duties :

• Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of health programmes within the district. Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of health programs. Advocate and ensure the promotion of nursing ethos and professionalism.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of policies, programmes, regulations, practices, procedures and standards pertaining to implementation of health programmes in the district. Establish, maintain and participate in interprofessional and multi-disciplinary teamwork that promotes efficient and effective implementation of health programmes across all settings.
• Ensure effective management, supervision and utilization of human and material resources. Supervise and support all Health programmes( Maternal & Woman Health, Genetic Services, Child Health, CDC, Surveillance, Outbreak Response Team, Integrated School Health Services & Adolescent & Youth Services, Nutrition, Environmental Health and Health promotion. Ensure adherence to prescribed nursing policies and procedures. Supervise and ensure the provision of disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Evaluate and monitor compliance with clinical adherence to National Core standards. Perform all other duties delegated by supervisor/manager.

Closing Date : 18-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Matric or equivalent. A National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Management and Administration, with (5) five years supervisory level experience, computer literacy (MS word, MS Excel and Power Point).
• Knowledge of and experience in PERSAL system. Knowledge of the Public service Act, Finance Management Act, and other Legislative prescripts that govern Human Resource Management.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Administration process. Knowledge of Policies in the Public Sector. Good communication skills (Verbal and written). Ability to work under pressure.

RECOMMENDATION:

• Work skills plan will be an added advantage. Problem solving skills, Conflict management, Extensive knowledge of Labour Relations, Planning, Decision making skills, People management skills and Strategic thinker.

Duties :

• Manage and render effective personnel administration salary administration, recruitment and selection, appointment, promotion, transfer, housing allowance, leave management, Pilir, long service recognition, overtime, verification of qualifications, secretarial functions at interviews, terminations of service and PMDS (Performance Management Development System).
• Manage and administer all conditions of service practices by providing guidance to subordinates to ensure compliance with Human Resource Legislative Framework and Prescripts. Supervise the implementation and maintenance of Human Resource Administration practises concerning service benefits and or maintenance and provisioning of Human Resource management service in the Department to contribute to the rendering of professional Human Resource Management Service.
• Address Human Resource Management enquiries to ensure the correct implementation of Human Resource Management practise. Provide training and support in the unit.

Closing Date : 19-02-2026