1X Dental Specialist Grade 1/2/3 in Oral Medicine and Periodontology (Periodical Contract post)[...]

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking a Dental Specialist Grade 1/2/3 for a contract position in Oral Medicine and Periodontology. This role entails providing clinical supervision to students and assisting in their training. Suitable candidates must be registered with HPCSA and possess relevant clinical experience. The position offers a pay range between R646 and R853 per hour, with online applications accepted until 02-01-2026. The post is based at Wits Oral Health Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontology.
• Experience in training and teaching students in this field will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in service delivery.
• Supervise students in the Oral and Medicine Periodontology Department.

Skills

Registration with HPCSA as Dental Specialist

Clinical experience in Oral Medicine and Periodontology

Teaching and training experience

Education

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

1X Dental Specialist Grade 1/2/3 in Oral Medicine and Periodontology (Periodical Contract post) twenty (20) hours per week respectively

• Reference Number : refs/024346
• Directorate : Oral Medicine and Periodontology
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R646.00- R853.00 per hour

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Dental Specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontology. Registration with HPCSA as a Dental Specialist within the relevant discipline. Appropriate Clinical experience as Specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontology after registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa. Experience in teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students after qualifying as a Specialist will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Assist students to play an active role in the service delivery and supervision of students in the Oral and Medicine Periodontology Department.

Notes :

• Successful applicant will be subjected to sign a contract. 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-mail]. 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, proof of current registration with HPCSA and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview) Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. 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. It is Department's 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. 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 : 02-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Are you registered with HPCSA as Dental Specialist as Oral Medicine and Periodontology?

Do you have Clinical experience as Dental Specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontology?

Do you have experience in Teaching and Training?

Please Notes :

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