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 the Professions Council: Registration as Dental Assistant with the HPCSA 2025/2026. Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as 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 Dental Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: -Willingness to work overtime. 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. Ability to communicate in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Computer literacy. 164
Duties
Clinical Assistance: Optimal assistance with dental treatment at Oral Health facilities. Administration Functions: Efficient and effective management of clinic, statistics and stock. Making appointments for patients and liaising with schools. Keep accurate filing and patient record up to date. Ensuring quality of care.
Salary
Grade 1: R217 092 per annum Grade 2: R252 840 per annum
Apply before 21 November 2025
How to Apply:
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co CLOSING DATE : 01 December 2025