medical specialist grade 1: orthodontist, Ref No. MPDOH/JAN/26/1083
Apply for MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1: ORTHODONTIST at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-02-13.
Requirements
- Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Orthodontist (2026).
- A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
- Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
- Multidisciplinary management and team work and experience in the respective medical discipline.
- Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies.
- Additional experience in Orthodontist.
- Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
- Grade 1: Less than five (5) years relevant experience as Medical Specialist.
- Grade 2: At least five (5) years, but less than ten (10) relevant experience as Medical Specialist.
- Grade 3: Ten (10) years and more relevant experience as Medical Specialist.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
- Multidisciplinary management and team work and experience in the respective medical discipline.
- Sound clinical knowledge.
- Competency and skills in general clinical domains.
- The ability to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team.
- Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
- Ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibility and engage when necessary.
- Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programs and priorities within the domain.
- Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department.
- Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.
Duties
- Clinical: Provide specialist medical services in Orthodontist, Co-ordinate and supervise clinical care and treatment of patients in Orthodontist department.
- Participation in Orthodontist teaching of junior clinical staff.
- Execute allocated roles to administrate and coordinate all Orthodontist activities.
- Assist with clinical governance and quality assurance according to National Core Standards for Orthodontist department including but not limited to management of complaints, litigations and Patient Safety Incidents.
- Conduct research and clinical audits including adverse events reporting.
- Co-operation and liaison with other departments within the hospital.
- Conflict management.
- Participation in management committees of Witbank Hospital.
- Cost containment within Orthodontist department in accordance with the hospital's cost saving plan.
- Spearhead projects in accordance with the operational plan of the clinical services management unit.
- Performance of research within the department.
- Develop and enhance training and development of healthcare worker in Orthodontist department.
- Training and supervision of Medical Officers and Medical Interns and Medical Students.
Notes
- Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
- Note: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
- All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates.
- A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.
- Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.
- No fax applications will be considered.
- Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV.
- Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
- If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
- Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
- The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
- All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.
- If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.
- Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted.
- NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.
- Please note the Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post was posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 02 dated 23 January 2026, the post of an Assistant Manager Nursing (Area) (PN-A7), (Mmametlhake Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jan/26/951, the post has been withdrawn.
Salary Detail
Remunaration
R1341855 - R1422810 per annum
Salary Criteria
per annum
How to Apply
Contact Detail
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Reference No:
MPDOH/JAN/26/1083
Application Process
Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:
- Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
- Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: MPDOH/JAN/26/1083
- Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
- Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.
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