Dental Assistant (Entry Level) – 5 Positions

Reference Number: refs/024041
Directorate: Oral Health
Posting Date: 17 November 2025
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (Tshwane District Health Services)

About the Employer

The Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Health, is looking to build a skilled dental team to serve our communities. The role is open to dental assistants at entry level, under both Grade 1 and Grade 2 categories.

Salary & Benefits

• Grade 1: R217 092 – R248 226 per annum (plus benefits)
• Grade 2: R252 480 – R294 249 per annum (plus benefits)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in all procedures, including mixing materials and sterilising instruments.
• Maintain infection control, hazardous waste management, and general cleaning of the clinic.
• Develop X‑rays where required.
• Assist in the operating theatre and during oral hygiene screening sessions.
• Liaise with other dental clinics and health programmes.
• Handle administrative duties such as opening patient files, recording services, inventory control, booking appointments and reporting equipment maintenance needs.

Requirements

Applicants must be:

• Grade 12 certified with a National Certificate in Dental Assisting, or possess prior experience as a dental assistant registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Hold valid registration with HPCSA as a dental assistant.
• Have a valid manual driver’s licence (exceptionally held for persons with disabilities).
• Graduated into Grade 1: £1‑9 years of experience as a dental assistant; Grade 2: minimum 10 years of experience.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.

Important Notes

Applications must be submitted strictly online at the E‑Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Hand‑delivered, faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Applicants must submit a fully completed Z83 application form, a current CV, the HPCSA registration certificate, and evidence of current registration. Documents missing any of these will be disqualified.

Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and should be accompanied by an evaluation certificate.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified copies of educational qualifications, valid registration card and other supporting documents no older than six months.

Candidate eligibility checks will include a personnel suitability assessment (criminal record, citizenship, credit, qualification and employment verification), a skills test if required, and medical surveillance under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

We are committed to promoting diversity in the public service. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact for Enquiries

Ms. Gugu Cele – Dental Supervisor
Tele: 012 451 9249
Email: healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za

Application Deadline

28 November 2025

Apply Here

Please visit the following link to apply online: Apply for the Dental Assistant position.