Dental Assistant Grade 1

About the role

The Department of Health (Limpopo) is hiring 5 Dental Assistant Grade 1 posts. This is a permanent post, paying R225,777 a year. How to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/ Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Render Assistance during procedures.
• Patient comfort care, Sterilise equipment.
• Render administrative tasks (Front office).
• ENQUIRES: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Hlokoa RE Tel No: (015) 293 6406, Ms Mompei MM Tel No: (015) 293 6126/Ms Sebake RL Tel No: (015) 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF Tel No: (015) 293 6002 and Ms Mothiba JT Tel No: (015) 293 6329 during office hours.

Requirements

• Qualifications and.
• Competencies:
• A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/Matric Certificate plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Dental Assistant
• Completion of an accredited Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting (NQF Level 5)
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dental Assistant
• Knowledge And Skills: Understanding tooth numbering systems, oral structures, and dental terminology for clear communication with the clinical teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards [such as CDC and OSHA guidelines], proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and Cross – contamination prevention.
• Understanding patient medical histories, medications, billing codes, and insurance claims processing.
• Chairside assisting sterilization and instrument management.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Patient data and Records maintenance, Computer literacy, Communication and Patient education, Empathy and Compassion, Organization, Time management, Attention to detail, Teamwork and Adaptability.