• Reference Number : refs/050047
  • Directorate : Orthodontics
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R2 168 145.00 per annum (inclusive package) excluding Commuted Overtime
  • Enquiries : HCD: Orthodontics mosidi.makofane@wits.ac.za

Requirements :

  • Registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Orthodontics speciality. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as an Orthodontist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist. Proven record of teaching at under and postgraduate levels. A track record of supervision or co-supervision of postgraduate research projects. Good standing in the profession and experience in management and supervision of junior staff members.

Duties :

  • To manage and direct the activities of the department including education and training of undergraduate and postgraduates students, service rendering by providing highly specialised, multi-disciplinary tertiary care. To conduct and publish research and to supervise others in research. Report to the HOD in Orthodontics.

Notes :

  • This is a joint appointment between Gauteng Health and Wits University. 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 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: Gauteng Department of Health

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Wits Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 29-06-2026


Criteria Questions
Are you registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Orthodontics speciality.
Do you have minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as an Orthodontist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist
Do you have a proven record of teaching at under and postgraduate levels. and track record of supervision or co-supervision of postgraduate research projects.

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.