Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification or prescribed in- service training (with duration of less than 2 years) that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant. Registration with a professional council: Registration for 2026/2027 as Dental Assistant with the HPCSA. Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Assistant. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Assistant. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Wilingness to work overtime and weekends if needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of patient preparations and dental instruments. Knowledge of the National Oral Health Policy, National Norms, Standards and Practice guidelines for Primary Oral Health Care, Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Duties
Optimal assistance with dental treatment at Oral Health facilities. Efficient and effective management of clinic, statistics and stock. Ensure quality of care. Train and continuous professional development.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R225 777 per annum Grade 2: R262 953 per annum
Location
Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre Heideveld Community Day Centre
How to Apply
Dr Z Hassen-Mia Tel No: (021) 392-8173
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
29 June 2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a competency test as part of the interview process. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
