Assistant Director: Oral Hygiene: H/A/38/2026
Free State Department of Health
- Location
- Corporate Office, Free State
- Salary
- R664 410 – R725 055 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: HPCSA registration in Oral Hygiene
- Oral hygiene qualification, registered with the HPCSA.
- 3 years' experience after registration, 5 in supervision.
- Driver's licence needed.
- Lead the provincial oral health programme.
- Based at the Corporate Office.
How to apply
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How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/142. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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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).
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.
Enquiries: Dr. XTN Mthethwa Tel No: (051) 408 1540/1