Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Dentist with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees. Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees. Minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel throughout the Knysna/Bitou Sub-district. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Excellent report writing, clinical documentation, recording keeping and referral writing skills. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable and good time management. Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs.
Duties
Provide clinical primary and secondary dental treatment to children on the wellness bus and inpatients and outpatients as applicable to the designated work areas. Provide dental care support in dental clinics in the different sub- districts within Knysna/Bitou Sub District. Provide a holistic dental service independently and as part of a team in a hospital and primary health care setting. Diagnose and appropriate management of patients. Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols. Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including facilitating the repair and maintenance of dental equipment. Stock taking and ordering of consumables 209 as required within departmental norms. Relevant in-service training and skills transfer. Provide relevant relief duty within Knysna/Bitou Sub District in absence of a peer colleague.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R607 884 (5/8th) per annum Grade 2: R714 096 (5/8th) per annum Grade 3: R826 470 (5/8th) per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
Location
PHC Support and Outreach Knysna/Bitou Sub-district
How to Apply
Dr FR Potgieter Tel No: (044) 302 – 8400
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
Apply Before:
5/4/2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this