• Reference Number : refs/057306
• Directorate : Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery (MFOS)
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R1 041 402.00 per annum (inclusive package), exc. commuted overtime
• Enquiries : HCD: MFOS Prof R Rikhotso: risimati.rikhotso@wits.ac.za

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification as a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the Health Professions Council of South África (HPCSA). Current registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in the category Independent Practice. A minimum of two (2) years’ appropriate clinical experience as a Dentist, excluding the period of Community Service. Proof of successful completion of the prescribed primary subjects relevant to Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. Demonstrated interest in and commitment to Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. Added Advantages: An MSc degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification relevant to Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. Previous exposure to or experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, trauma, oral pathology, or related clinical disciplines. Evidence of research activity, including publications, presentations, completed research projects, or participation in academic research. Additional relevant postgraduate courses, qualifications, or training in oral and maxillofacial surgery or related fields

Duties :

• Incumbent will follow a course of study which on successful completion will entitle the graduate to register with HPCSA as a specialist in the relevant discipline. Training will involve treatment of a variety of patients within the relevant discipline, writing and presenting seminars on academic topics, completing a research project and assisting with teaching and training of undergraduate students plus involvement in the service rendering and administrative duties of the department

Notes :

• This is a joint appointment post between Gauteng Department of Health and the University of Witwatersrand. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. 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 applicant’s 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 only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test and or Medical Surveillance. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Wits Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 16-11-2026

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.