DENTAL ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 2 Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: District Six CDC | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade 1: R225 777 per annum Grade 2: R262 953 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification or prescribed Inservice training (with duration of less than 2 years) that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as Dental Assistant.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as Dental Assistant.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness and skills to render clinical services in and after hours when necessary.
- Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently or as a team.
- Good problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Duties
- To assist the dentist in rendering an optimal, effective and efficient oral health service to the public.
- Assisting with dental procedures in theatre.
- Participate in health promotion programs.
- Effective management and utilization of stock and medication.
- Ensure infection control and occupational health and safety standards are maintained.
- Perform the necessary administrative duties.
Enquiries
Dr S Bhat Tel No: (021) 883-5414
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to written/practical and oral assessments. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R225 777 per annum Grade 2: R262 953 per annum
CENTRE : District Six CDC
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification or prescribed Inservice training (with duration of less than 2 years) that allows for the required
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Dental Assistant. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant.
Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the
HPCSA as Dental Assistant. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service
training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as Dental
Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness and skills to render clinical services in and after hours when necessary. Valid driver’s licence (Code
B/EB) and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook). Good interpersonal skills. Ability to use
own initiative and work independently or as a team. Good problem-solving and conflict resolution.
DUTIES : To assist the dentist in rendering an optimal, effective and efficient oral health service to the public. Assisting with dental procedures in theatre. Participate in
health promotion programs. Effective management and utilization of stock and medication. Ensure infection control and occupational health and safety
standards are maintained. Perform the necessary administrative duties.
ENQUIRIES : Dr S Bhat Tel No: (021) 883-5414
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to written/practical and oral assessments.
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for
appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration
fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council
(including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.