DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT GRADE 1: DENTISTRY is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District) | closing date: 23 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.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R225 777 – R258 156 per annum
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Higher Certificate in Dental Assistant (typically a 1-year programme) or relevant Dental Laboratory Assistant qualification from an accredited institution.
- A mandatory registration with Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant.
- (2026).
- Basic computer literacy.
- Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good organizational skill and ability to function under pressure.
- Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Duties
- Support dentists and dental technologists by managing clinical environments, sterilising instruments, and providing chair-side assistance during procedures.
- Chair-side Assistance: Passing instruments, operating suction devices, and keeping patients comfortable while the dentist works.
- Infection Control: Sterilising surgical instruments, disinfecting work surfaces, and managing hazardous waste.
- Material Preparation: Mixing impression materials, dental cements, and preparing trays for procedures.
- Laboratory &
- Administrative Support: Assisting dental technicians with pouring models, managing supply inventory, booking appointments, and handling patient records.
Enquiries
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R225 777 – R258 156 per annum
CENTRE : Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Higher Certificate in Dental Assistant (typically a 1-year programme) or relevant Dental Laboratory Assistant
qualification from an accredited institution. A mandatory registration with
Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant.
(2026). Basic computer literacy. Ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good organizational skill and ability to function
under pressure. Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
DUTIES : Support dentists and dental technologists by managing clinical environments, sterilising instruments, and providing chair-side assistance during procedures.
Chair-side Assistance: Passing instruments, operating suction devices, and keeping patients comfortable while the dentist works. Infection Control:
Sterilising surgical instruments, disinfecting work surfaces, and managing hazardous waste. Material Preparation: Mixing impression materials, dental
cements, and preparing trays for procedures. Laboratory & Administrative
Support: Assisting dental technicians with pouring models, managing supply inventory, booking appointments, and handling patient records.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.


