Assistant Director: Oral Hygiene: H/A/38/2026

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring an Assistant Director: Oral Hygiene: H/A/38/2026, based in Corporate Office. This is a permanent post, paying R664,410 – R725,055 a year. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the provincial implementation of the Oral Health Policy across all districts.
• Oversee the provincial School Health Programme and monitoring progress against NIDS targets.
• Provide strategic leadership and technical support to District Oral Health Coordinators.
• Monitoring and evaluating the quality of oral health services, to ensure compliance with clinical standards.
• Facilitate staff training, change management, and professional development while representing the provincial oral health section in strategic management meetings.
• Ensure service delivery meets quality standards and Batho Pele customer service.
• Manage the human, financial and physical resources of the provincial oral hygiene section.

Requirements

• Matric plus appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA in oral hygiene.
• At least 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in oral hygiene and 5 years must be appropriate experience in supervisory/management.
• Current registration with HPCSA in Oral Hygiene (2026/2027).
• Valid drivers licence.
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Excellent facilitation, communication (verbal and written)
• Basic understanding of HR and financial policies and practices
• Knowledge of planning, organising, leading, controlling, delegation, supervisory, motivation, decision-making and problem solving
• Knowledge of relevant policies, processes and regulations
• Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel and Power point)