Dentist Grade 1-3 (Itemoheng District Hospital)

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring a Dentist Grade 1-3, based in Itemoheng District Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,011,516 to R1,121,241 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 Reference number to quote: H/D/17/2026 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, governance and management in dental unit.
• Provide primary and secondary dental services to adults and secondary dental services to adults and children in PHC clinics delivering basic packages of oral care at outreach visit provision of effective control and management.
• Provision of effective stock control and management.
• Ensure quality health services as required by Ideal Clinic Standards, Infection Prevention Control, Occupational Health and Safety compliance standards.

Requirements

• Matric plus Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
• Registration with a Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist.
• Experience
• Grade 1: None after registration as a Dentist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employee
• Grade 2: at least 7 years appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the PHCSA as a Dentist
• Grade 3: at least 12 years appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist
• Current registration 2026/2027)
• Valid driver's license (Code B/EB)
• Knowledge and Skills
• Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols
• Excellent report writing, Clinical documents, record keeping and referral writing skills
• Sound verbal and writing skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable and good time management
• Clinical planning and follow up as needed
• Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs