DENTAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1/2/3

The Department of Health, in a joint appointment with Wits University, is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Dental Specialist (Grade 1/2/3) to join the team at the Wits Oral Health Centre. This is a vital role within the Prosthodontics directorate, offering a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity.

About the Role

As a Dental Specialist, you will play a crucial part in the academic dental services, contributing to both clinical practice and the education of future dental professionals. This position involves a blend of clinical expertise, supervision, and research.

• Reference Number: refs/023512
• Directorate: Prosthodontics
• Number of Posts: 1
• Location: Wits Oral Health Centre, Gauteng

Salary Package

A competitive inclusive package ranging from R1,341,855.00 – R1,773,222.00 per annum is offered, excluding commuted overtime.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this specialist position, you must meet the following criteria:

• An appropriate qualification allowing registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Specialist in the relevant discipline (Prosthodontics).
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist.
• Relevant post-registration experience as a Specialist in the discipline.
• Proven experience in teaching and training undergraduate students.
• Experience in teaching and training postgraduate students after qualifying as a specialist will be a strong advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

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

How to Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted strictly online. Please follow these instructions carefully:

1. Visit the E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za
2. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
3. Complete and sign the new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
4. Attach a recently updated, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) to your application.
5. Indicate the post reference number (refs/023512) on your application.
6. For assistance with online applications, you can email your query to [email protected].

Important Notes:

• Applications without a completed Z83 form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than 6 months) on or before the interview day.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accompanied by the SAQA evaluation certificate.
• Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.
• Successful candidates will undergo vetting and pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification, and employment verification).
• A skills/knowledge test may be conducted.
• Medical Surveillance will be required for recommended candidates.
• The Department of Health encourages representivity (race, gender, disability) in the Public Service; people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• The Public Service does not charge any fees for job applications. Report any requests for fees to the authorities.
• If you do not receive a response within 3 months, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Enquiries

For job-related enquiries, please contact:

• Mr PF Monama (HR Manager)
• Email: [email protected]
• Tel: 011 481 2099

Closing Date: 23 October 2025