Dentist Grade 1-3

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the details for the Dentist Grade 1-3 position, Ref No: H/D/18/2026, within the Free Department Of Health. The role is based in the Lejweleputswa District. The salary is an all-inclusive package, varying by grade, consisting of a 70% basic salary and a 30% flexible portion that can be structured according to applicable rules. Medical Aid is optional. * **Salary Range:** * Grade 1: R1 011 516 - R1 121 241 per annum * Grade 2: R1 188 255 - R1 297 089 per annum * Grade 3: R1 375 245 - R1 713 534 per annum **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Providing leadership, governance, and management within the dental unit. * Providing primary and secondary dental services to adults and children in PHC clinics. * Delivering basic packages of oral care during outreach visits, ensuring effective control and management. * Providing effective stock control and management. * Ensuring quality health services as required by Ideal Clinic Standards, Infection Prevention Control, and Occupational Health and Safety compliance standards. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric plus appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist. * Registration with a Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist. * Current registration 2026/2027. * **Experience:** * Grade 1: None after registration as a Dentist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employee. * Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the PHCSA as a Dentist. * Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist. * Valid driver's license (Code B/EB). * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. * Excellent report writing, clinical documents, record keeping and referral writing skills. * Sound verbal and written communication skills. * Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). * Comply with National Core Standards and/or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable. * Good time management. * Clinical planning and follow up as needed. * Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for a qualified and registered Dentist with the HPCSA, holding current registration for 2026/2027. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license (Code B/EB). The required experience varies by grade: Grade 1 requires no post-registration experience for SA qualified employees, Grade 2 requires a minimum of 7 years, and Grade 3 requires a minimum of 12 years. Ideal applicants will demonstrate strong report writing, clinical documentation, record-keeping, and referral writing skills, alongside sound verbal and written communication abilities. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary. Candidates should be able to adhere to departmental protocols, comply with National Core Standards, manage time effectively, and exhibit clinical planning and follow-up capabilities. The role also calls for flexibility and innovation in responding to diverse client needs, with a capacity for leadership and management within a dental unit. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-department-of-health-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-h-d-18-2026 Source: govpage

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• At least 7 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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