Dental Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Orthodontics) (Oral/Dental Training) (Sessional) (16 Hours Per Week) (3 Year Contract) | Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : January 09, 2026
About the Role
This elite clinical role manages high-RPM patient data and delivers specialized orthodontic care within the public health training sector. Utilizing specialized healthcare data platforms and ServiceNow for incident tracking, the specialist ensures 100% compliance with HPCSA and national clinical standards. Their leadership mitigates operational risk in oral health and leverages data-driven insights to optimize clinical outcomes and specialist training protocols.
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Specialist in Orthodontics.
- Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Orthodontics.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a qualified foreign employee) as a Dental Specialist in Orthodontics.
- Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Dental Specialist in Orthodontics.
- Registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Orthodontics.
- Screening of patients on arrival. Record patients details. Identify problems to provide diagnosis. Orthodontic treatment of patients at Oral Health Centre, Tygerberg/Mitchells Plain. Treatment of cleft lip/palate and syndrome patients at Red Cross Hospital (Dental Clinic). Restore function and aesthetics. Record keeping. Responsible for compiling stats.
- Valid Driver’s licence.
- Grade 1: R 646 per hour, Grade 2: R 737 per hour, Grade 3: R 853 per hour Annual salary plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
Career Growth & Education
An MChD in Orthodontics and current registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Specialist are mandatory. Career growth leads toward Clinical Head or Academic Professor roles by mastering dental performance analytics and pursuing specialized research. Participating in global healthcare forums and obtaining advanced certifications in health informatics provides a pathway to elite leadership positions in international healthcare and academic groups.
Salary & Financial Insight
Sessional hourly rates reflect a monthly equivalent for full-time specialists ranging from R95,000 to R165,000, reflecting high technical seniority. High-income medical professionals should prioritize professional tax planning and offshore investment diversification to protect their long-term wealth.
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