Dental Specialist

An appropriate postgraduate specialist qualification (MDent/MChD in Oral Medicine and Periodontology, or equivalent) that permits registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontology. Current HPCSA registration as a Dental Specialist in the relevant discipline (Independent Practice category), with proof of registration. No minimum number of years of post-specialist registration experience is required for Grade 1. Sound clinical knowledge and skills in periodontology, oral medicine and periodontal treatment planning. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical and academic environment, with good communication, professional and organisational skills.

Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and clinical supervision; oral medicine, periodontal and implant-related clinical service delivery; research activities or postgraduate research supervision; and participation in clinical governance and quality improvement will be advantageous, but are not prerequisites

Duties

Provide comprehensive specialist clinical services in Periodontology, Oral Medicine and Implant therapy, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, non-surgical and surgical periodontal management, management of referred patients, and implant-related care. Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students (Registrars) during clinical training, treatment planning, seminars, journal club and case discussions. Participate in lectures, development of learning material, assessments and moderation as allocated. Contribute to research and research supervision where appropriate.

Maintain accurate clinical records, promote patient safety and infection prevention, participate in multidisciplinary care, quality assurance and clinical governance, and perform related departmental duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to the employer’s official contact. 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 plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

(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/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. 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

SMU Oral Health Centre

Closing Date

10-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have appropriate postgraduate specialist qualification (MDent/MChD in Oral Medicine and Periodontology do you have a registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Specialist in Oral Medicine and Periodontology.

Current HPCSA registration as a Dental Specialist

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.