DENTAL CHAIR ASSISTANT GRADE 1

Department: Department of Health Location: Emalahleni Sub-district and Victor Khanye Sub-district (Nkangala District) Salary: R225 777 - R258 156 per annum Requirements: Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Assistant (2026). Ability to work under pressure, organizational skills, good communication skills, self-motivated and goal orientated. Duties: The incumbent should have knowledge of dental assisting including infection prevention and control, chair side assisting, maintaining of equipment, stock control, knowledge of dental materials and instruments and conducting inventory. The person will work in the dental surgery in the hospital and perform administrative duties including compiling statistics, registering patients, answering of the telephone, filing of patient cards, ordering of materials, giving appointments to patients. Assist Clinicians with the oral health procedures. Preparation of instruments and dental material for the dental procedures. Cleaning and sterilisation of instruments. Ordering of consumables as needed. Do inventory of dental instruments. Perform administrative duties. Adhere to the Health Care Waste Management Legislation and principle. The person should have good communication skills and good interpersonal relations. Application instructions: A p p l i c a t i o n s m u s t b e s u b m i t t e d o n l i n e t h r o u g h t h e l i n k erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND TRANSPORT Career opportunities, combined with experience and knowledge to build a future together: Suitable qualified candidates are invited to apply for the under mentioned posts. The appointment will be made in terms of the Public Service Act. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. Notes: A recent comprehensive CV, and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents; on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, in

• ✓Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Assistant (2026)
• ✓Ability to work under pressure, organizational skills, good communication skills, self-motivated and goal orientated

• •The incumbent should have knowledge of dental assisting including infection prevention and control, chair side assisting, maintaining of equipment, stock control, knowledge of dental materials and instruments and conducting inventory
• •The person will work in the dental surgery in the hospital and perform administrative duties including compiling statistics, registering patients, answering of the telephone, filing of patient cards, ordering of materials, giving appointments to patients
• •Assist Clinicians with the oral health procedures
• •Preparation of instruments and dental material for the dental procedures
• •Cleaning and sterilisation of instruments
• •Ordering of consumables as needed
• •Do inventory of dental instruments
• •Perform administrative duties
• •Adhere to the Health Care Waste Management Legislation and principle
• •The person should have good communication skills and good interpersonal relations

The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.