September 12, 2025

Sessional Specialist maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon

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Sessional Specialist maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon

Job Overview

The Gauteng Department of Health is seeking a Sessional Specialist maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon to join their team at the University of Pretoria Oral Health Centre.

Job Details

Reference Number: refs/023301

Directorate: Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

Number of Posts:2

Package: Grade1 – R646.00 per hour, Grade2 – R737.00 per hour, Grade3 – R853.00 per hour

Requirements

Qualification as specialist in Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery. Current registration with the HPCSA as a specialist maxillofacial and oral surgeon in the independent practice category. Demonstrable interest in dento-facial deformities (Orthognathic); Rehabilitation of surgical patients (Implantology; both simple dental and zygomatic implants), Craniofacial deformities including cleft lip and palate), Surgical Pathology (benign and malignant); Experience in research, and training of registrars are added advantages.

Duties

Didactic and clinical teaching of postgraduate students mainly registrars in dento-facial deformities (Orthognathic); Rehabilitation of surgical patients (Implantology; both simple dental and zygomatic implants), Craniofacial deformities including cleft lip and palate), Surgical Pathology (benign and malignant), conducting and supervising postgraduate research and service delivery. Clinical teaching of registrars in the management of emergency patients.

Notes

These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and University of Pretoria. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.

To apply for this job please visit jobs.gauteng.gov.za.