• Reference Number : refs/035357
• Directorate : Oral Medicine and Periodontology (OMP)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R2 600 811.00 per annum (inclusive package) excluding Commuted Overtime
• Enquiries : HR Manager Mr PF Monama Pulankana.monama@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in a normal specialty or a recognized Sub-Specialty and current proof of registration. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as a Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in a normal specialty or in a recognized Sub-Specialty. Supervision to completion of Registrars and MSc in Dentistry. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management and supervision of junior staff members. Experience in teaching under and postgraduate students and proven Research record. Knowledge of health systems and prescribed legislations.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible, inter alia, for the general management and administration of the Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department. The monitoring of service rendered to hospital patients in this discipline, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training, development and supervision of research projects, academic outreach.

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. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. 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 : 17-02-2026

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.