DENTAL ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 2 (X2 POSTS) Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre Heideveld Community Day Centre | closing date: 29 June 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 for 2026/2027 as Dental Assistant with the HPCSA.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as a 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 a Dental Assistant.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
- Wilingness to work overtime and weekends if needed.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of patient preparations and dental instruments.
- Knowledge of the National Oral Health Policy, National Norms, Standards and Practice guidelines for Primary Oral Health Care, Occupational Health &
- Safety Act.
Duties
- Optimal assistance with dental treatment at Oral Health facilities.
- Efficient and effective management of clinic, statistics and stock.
- Ensure quality of care.
- Train and continuous professional development.
Enquiries
Dr Z Hassen-Mia Tel No: (021) 392-8173
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a competency test as part of the interview process. 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
SALARY : Grade 1: R225 777 per annum Grade 2: R262 953 per annum
CENTRE : Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre Heideveld Community Day Centre
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 for
2026/2027 as Dental Assistant with the HPCSA. Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that
allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as a 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 a Dental Assistant. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Wilingness to work
overtime and weekends if needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of patient preparations and dental instruments. Knowledge of the
National Oral Health Policy, National Norms, Standards and Practice guidelines for Primary Oral Health Care, Occupational Health & Safety Act.
DUTIES : Optimal assistance with dental treatment at Oral Health facilities. Efficient and effective management of clinic, statistics and stock. Ensure quality of care.
Train and continuous professional development.
ENQUIRIES : Dr Z Hassen-Mia Tel No: (021) 392-8173
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a competency test as part of the interview
process. 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 20 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.