DENTAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1/2/3

Are you an experienced Dental Specialist looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? The Gauteng Department of Health, in collaboration with Wits University, is seeking a dedicated Dental Specialist to join the team at Wits Oral Health Centre. This is a joint appointment focused on academic dental services, teaching, and clinical governance.

Key Information

• Reference Number: refs/023510
• Directorate: Community Dentistry
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R1,341,855.00 – R1,773,222.00 per annum (inclusive package, excluding commuted overtime)
• Enquiries: Mr PF Monama, HR Manager ([email protected], Tel: 011 481 2099)
• Employer: Department of Health
• Location: Wits Oral Health Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Closing Date: 23 October 2025

What You’ll Need (Requirements)

To be considered for this vital role, you must meet the following criteria:

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in your relevant discipline.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in the relevant discipline.
• Appropriate experience as a Specialist in the relevant discipline after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and training undergraduate students.
• Experience in teaching and training postgraduate students after qualifying as a specialist will be a significant advantage.

Your Responsibilities (Duties)

As a Dental Specialist, your duties will include:

• Implementing, monitoring, and evaluating academic dental services within the Oral Health platform.
• Taking on a supervisory and administrative role for the teaching and training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Ensuring quality assurance in teaching, training, and clinical governance.
• Conducting your own research and supervising research projects.
• Participating in other activities as directed by the Head of Department.

Important Notes for Applicants

• This is a joint appointment between Gauteng Health and Wits University.
• Applications must be submitted strictly online via the E-Recruitment portal. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
• For online application assistance, email [email protected].
• Your application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) and a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without these will be disqualified.
• Remember to clearly indicate the post reference number (refs/023510) on your application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than 6 months) before or on the interview day.
• If you have foreign qualifications, you are responsible for having them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), and the SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany your application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive further communication. If you do not hear back within 3 months, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will undergo vetting and pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification, and employment verification). Skills/knowledge tests may also be conducted.
• Medical Surveillance will be required for recommended candidates.
• The Department aims to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint or fill this post.
• The Public Service does NOT charge any fees for job applications. Report any requests for fees to the authorities.

How to Apply

Apply online ONLY through the official E-Recruitment portal:

Apply Here

Closing Date: 23 October 2025