• Reference Number : refs/023516
• Directorate : POLY CLINIC
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R217 092.00 – R248 226.00 per annum
• Enquiries : Office of the Acting Clinical Manager: Raymond.matloa@wits.ac.za

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Dental Assistant. Registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Assistant and proof of current registration, and a minimum of 2 years of proven dental assisting experience after HPCSA registration. Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, materials used for procedures, sterilization and infection control. The ability to work well under supervision, have excellent communication and people skills.

Duties :

• Prepare working area for patient treatment, select and set up instruments, equipment and materials as needed within the Wits Oral Health Centre, as well as external training platforms and outreach sites, and cleaning up after treatment. Give patients post-operative instructions. Maintain safe working environment by complying with health and safety procedures. Adhere to infection control policies and protocols. Maintain an up-to-date inventory of stock within designated area.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test and or Medical Surveillance. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : WITS ORAL HEALTH CENTRE

Closing Date : 23-10-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.