About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Dental Chair Assistant Grade 1 for the Emalahleni and Victor Khanye Sub-districts in the Nkangala District. This vital role is essential to ensuring that patients receive compassionate and competent dental care in a supportive hospital environment. As a Dental Chair Assistant, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing the oral health of your community, assisting clinicians with procedures, and managing the administrative tasks that keep our dental services running smoothly.
Your work will take place in a dynamic hospital setting where you will directly support dental professionals while also engaging with patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many, making it an ideal job for those passionate about public service and health care. Your contributions will not only help in the daily operations but will also create a welcoming atmosphere for patients seeking dental assistance.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing quality health services that are accessible to all South Africans. Its mission encompasses promoting health, preventing disease, and ensuring that every community has the necessary resources for optimal health outcomes. Working within this department means being part of a dedicated team that strives to enhance the well-being of citizens across the nation, making your role significant and impactful.
What You’ll Do
- Assist clinicians during oral health procedures by preparing instruments and dental materials.
- Maintain a clean and sterile environment for the dental surgery, including the cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
- Handle inventory management of dental tools and consumables, ensuring materials are ordered as needed.
- Provide administrative support, including patient registration, compiling statistics, and managing appointments.
- Uphold infection prevention and control standards in accordance with health regulations.
- Maintain good communication with patients and staff to foster a positive and efficient working environment.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) along with a qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Assistant.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and good interpersonal relations.
- A self-motivated and goal-oriented attitude to contribute positively to the team.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the link provided below.
Requirements
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Assistant (2026).Ability to work under pressure, organizational skills, good communication skills, self-motivated and goal orientated.
Job Duties
The incumbent should have knowledge of dental assisting including infection prevention and control, chair side assisting, maintaining of equipment, stock control, knowledge of dental materials and instruments and conducting inventory.The person will work in the dental surgery in the hospital and perform administrative duties including compiling statistics, registering patients, answering of the telephone, filing of patient cards, ordering of materials, giving appointments to patients.
Assist Clinicians with the oral health procedures.
Preparation of instruments and dental material for the dental procedures.
Cleaning and sterilisation of instruments.
Ordering of consumables as needed.
Do inventory of dental instruments.
Perform administrative duties.
Adhere to the Health Care Waste Management Legislation and principle.
The person should have good communication skills and good interpersonal relations.
