Dental Assistant Grade 1 (X5 Posts)
Limpopo Department of Health
- Location
- WF Knobel Hospital, Limpopo
- Salary
- R225 777 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 06 Nov 2026
Posted 4 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Certificate
- Experience
- Junior (1–2 years)
Registrations / certificates: HPCSA registration (Dental Assistant)
- Matric plus Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting
- HPCSA registration as Dental Assistant
- Assist dentists and sterilise equipment
- 5 posts at Limpopo hospitals
- R225 777 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/543. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
Qualifications and Competencies: A National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12/Matric Certificate plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Assistant. Completion of an accredited Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting (NQF Level 5). Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant. Knowledge And Skills: Understanding tooth numbering systems, oral structures, and dental terminology for clear communication with the clinical teams. Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards [such as CDC and OSHA guidelines], proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and Cross – contamination prevention. Understanding patient medical histories, medications, billing codes, and insurance claims processing. Chairside assisting sterilization and instrument management. Diagnostic imaging. Patient data and Records maintenance, Computer literacy, Communication and Patient education, Empathy and Compassion, Organization, Time management, Attention to detail, Teamwork and Adaptability.
Duties:
Render Assistance during procedures. Patient comfort care, Sterilise equipment. Render administrative tasks (Front office). ENQUIRES : General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Hlokoa RE Tel No: (015) 293 6406, Ms Mompei MM Tel No: (015) 293 6126 / Ms Sebake RL Tel No: (015) 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF Tel No: (015) 293 6002 and Ms Mothiba JT Tel No: (015) 293 6329 during office hours.