Dental Chair Assistant Grade 1
Mpumalanga Department of Health
- Location
- Witbank, Mpumalanga
- Salary (as advertised)
- R225 777 – R258 156 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This document describes the role of a Dental Chair Assistant Grade 1 at the Mpumalanga Department of Health. There are two posts available for this position, located in the Emalahleni Sub-district and Victor Khanye Sub-district, both within the Nkangala District. The role offers an annual salary ranging from R225,777 to R258,156. **What you will do** The incumbent will be responsible for a range of dental assisting duties within a hospital dental surgery, alongside administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include: * Applying knowledge of dental assisting, including infection prevention and control. * Performing chairside assisting during dental procedures. * Maintaining dental equipment. * Managing stock control and conducting inventory of dental instruments. * Demonstrating knowledge of dental materials and instruments. * Assisting Clinicians with oral health procedures. * Preparing instruments and dental materials for procedures. * Cleaning and sterilising instruments. * Ordering consumables as needed. * Performing various administrative duties such as compiling statistics, registering patients, answering the telephone, filing patient cards, ordering materials, and giving appointments to patients. * Adhering to Health Care Waste Management Legislation and principles. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. * Goal orientated. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a Senior Certificate or Grade 12, complemented by an appropriate qualification that enables registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Assistant by 2026. The ideal applicant will demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure, exhibit strong organizational capabilities, and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. Furthermore, the role requires an individual who is self-motivated and goal-orientated. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mpumalanga-department-of-health-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-mpdoh-oct-26-1654 Source: govpage
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