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Dental Assistant Grade 1 to 2
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: CKD19/2026
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Beaufort West Sub-district PHC Outreach and Support
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| Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Appropriate inoculation. 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Assisting Clinician, maintaining hygienic environment and maintaining infection control. Planning and packing for outside clinics, marathon sessions and outreach sessions. Clinical patient care. Stock control, stocking surgery and maintenance of equipment. Maintain appropriate database of work done. Waste management and practical patient flow management. Responsible for own continuous Professional Development. |
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| 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. |
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| Ms V Arendse, tel. no. (023) 414 - 8200 |
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| 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). |
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| Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant. |
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| Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to travel between outreach clinics within the Central Karoo District. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 225 777 per annum, Grade 2: R 262 953 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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5/8/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
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Closing date: 5/22/2026 12:00:00 AM
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