PERIODICAL DENTAL SPECIALIST

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African health department seeks a specialist in Orthodontics to teach and supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The ideal candidate will be registered with HPCSA and have experience in clinical settings. The role involves patient treatment and participating in departmental research activities. Applications must be submitted online with required documentation, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further verification.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HPCSA as a specialist in Orthodontics.
• Ability to fulfil duties independently.
• Experience in clinical supervision is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Clinical supervision and assessment in the Department of Orthodontics.
• Participation in research activities.

Skills

Computer literacy

Experience in teaching and training

Clinical supervision

Innovative approach

Education

BChD or equivalent and MChD / MDent in Orthodontics

Job description

• Package : Grade1 - R612,00 rate per hour / Grade 2 - R698,00 per hour / Grade 3 - R809.00 rate per hour
• Enquiries : Prof P Hlongwa 012 319 2690/2448

Requirements :

• BChD or equivalent and MChD / MDent or equivalent degree in Orthodontics. Registered with the HPCSA as a specialist in Orthodontics, in the category: Independent Practice. Ability to fulfil duties independently. Innovative approach to challenging situations. Computer literacy, experience in teaching and training including clinical supervision will be an added advantage

Duties :

• Teaching and training, Clinical supervision and Assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Department of Orthodontics. Service Rendering 9Patient treatment) Participation in Research activities of the department. Carry out any other responsibilities as determined by the line manager from time to time.

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 [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s 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 the internet at www.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 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. 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, Act 5/1993. 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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : University of Pretoria Oral Health Centre

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a BChD or equivalent and MChD / MDent or equivalent degree in Orthodontics?

Are you registered with the HPCSA as a specialist in Orthodontics?

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.