Dental Assistant (Sessional) – 2 Positions

Reference Number: REFS/035382

Directorate: Oral Health

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng (Tshwane District Health Services)

Job Type: Entry Level

Number of Posts: 2

Package: Grade 1 – R143.00 per hour, Grade 2 – R167.00 per hour

Posted: 6 

Closing Date: 18‑02‑2026

About the Role

The Department of Health is looking for two Dental Assistants to work on a sessional basis. The role involves supporting dentists during all dental procedures, maintaining infection control, managing hazardous waste, and assisting with X‑rays and oral hygiene screening.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with all dental procedures, including mixing materials and sterilising instruments.
• Maintain infection control and hazardous waste management in the clinic.
• Clean and dust the dental clinic regularly.
• Develop X‑rays where applicable.
• Assist in the theatre and during screening with oral hygienists.
• Liaise with dental clinics and other programmes.

Requirements

• Grade 12 with a National Certificate in Dental Assisting or prior experience as a dental assistant registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Proof of current registration with HPCSA as a Dental Assistant.
• Grade 1: 1–9 years of experience as a dental assistant.
• Grade 2: 10 years or more of experience as a dental assistant.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the E‑Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.

Applicants should include:

• A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents).
• A recent comprehensive CV.
• Registration certificate with HPCSA.
• Proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card).

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the interview day.

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

Applicants will undergo a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification, employment verification) and may be required to take a skills/knowledge test and medical surveillance as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Contact Information

Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Cele – Tel: 012 451 9249

Email: healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za

Important Notes

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive a response within 3 months, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Apply Now

To apply, visit the job posting on the Gauteng Jobs portal: jobs.gauteng.gov.za.