About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Oral Hygiene to join its Corporate Office in Cape Town. This essential role focuses on coordinating and managing the provincial implementation of the Oral Health Policy across all districts. By overseeing the provincial School Health Programme and monitoring progress against national targets, this position plays a critical part in enhancing the oral health services within the community. The impact of this role extends far beyond the office, contributing to the overall health and well-being of South Africans, particularly children and families who rely on accessible and quality oral health care.
In this position, you will provide strategic leadership and technical support to District Oral Health Coordinators, ensuring that the highest clinical standards are maintained. Your commitment to quality service delivery and adherence to Batho Pele principles will ensure that the community receives the best possible oral health services. The role is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about public service and eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the population through effective policies and programs. It aims to provide comprehensive health services that are accessible, equitable, and of high quality. Working within this department means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and service excellence, consistently striving to enhance public health outcomes across South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate the implementation of the Oral Health Policy across all districts.
- Oversee the provincial School Health Programme and track progress against national targets.
- Provide strategic leadership and technical support to District Oral Health Coordinators.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of oral health services to ensure compliance with clinical standards.
- Facilitate staff training and professional development initiatives.
- Represent the provincial oral health section in strategic management meetings.
- Manage human, financial, and physical resources of the provincial oral hygiene section.
What You’ll Need
- Matric and an appropriate qualification allowing registration with HPCSA in oral hygiene.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in oral hygiene.
- At least 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Current registration with HPCSA in Oral Hygiene for the 2026/2027 period.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
- Knowledge of planning, organizing, leading, controlling, delegation, and decision-making.
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Matric plus appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA in oral hygiene.A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in oral hygiene and 5 years must be appropriate experience in supervisory/management.
Current registration with HPCSA in Oral Hygiene (2026/2027).
Valid drivers licence.
Knowledge And Skills: Excellent facilitation, communication (verbal and written).
Basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices.
Knowledge of planning, organising, leading, controlling, delegation, supervisory, motivation, decision-making and problem solving.
Knowledge of relevant policies, processes and regulations.
Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel and Power point).
Job Duties
Coordinate and manage the provincial implementation of the Oral Health Policy across all districts.Oversee the provincial School Health Programme and monitoring progress against NIDS targets.
Provide strategic leadership and technical support to District Oral Health Coordinators.
Monitoring and evaluating the quality of oral health services, to ensure compliance with clinical standards.
Facilitate staff training, change management, and professional development while representing the provincial oral health section in strategic management meetings.
Ensure service delivery meets quality standards and Batho Pele customer service.
Manage the human, financial and physical resources of the provincial oral hygiene section.
