• Reference Number : refs/042686
• Directorate : Periodontics and Oral Medicine
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1 R 1 341 855-R1 422 810(All-inclusive package) Grade 2 R1 531 032-R1 623 609(All-inclusive package) Grade 3 R1 773 222-R2 212 680(All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Prof RAG Khammissa Tel No: 012 319 2651/2328

Requirements :

• An MChD (Oral Medicine and Periodontics) degree or equivalent qualification to allow registration with HPCSA as a specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontics. Current registration with the HPCSA as a specialist (Independent Practice) in Oral Medicine and Periodontics. Relevant experience in clinical practice of the specialty. Experience in teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the discipline. Record of research experience in the field. The following will be added advantages, collaborated effectively in multidisciplinary team discussions and workgroups. Additional qualifications and training in the field of Oral Medicine, Periodontics, Implantology and or health profession education.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering clinical services in the specialty of Oral Medicine and Periodontics (including Implant Dentistry). Additional responsibilities include teaching and supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The candidate will serve as the Module Chair/coordinator for undergraduate and postgraduate modules. The role also involves assisting with departmental financial management, participating actively in research initiatives, and undertaking any other duties as assigned by the departmental head.

Notes :

• 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. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Drivers 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 internet at ww.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae(CV),Registration certificate with relevant professional body(HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card).Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified.(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 applicants 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 be only 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 verification.) 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, Act5/1993.It is Departments 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA ORAL HEALTH CENTRE

Closing Date : 30-03-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.