Dental Assistant Grade 1
Department of Health (Limpopo) · WF Knobel Hospital (X1 Post), Limpopo, South Africa
Closes 6 November (in 3 days)
- Employer
- Department of Health (Limpopo)
- Location
- WF Knobel Hospital (X1 Post), Limpopo, South Africa
- Salary
- R225 777 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
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About the job
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. DUTIES: 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. SALARY: R225 777 per annum CENTRE: WF Knobel Hospital (X1 Post) Letaba Hospital (X1 Post) Sekororo Hospital (X1 Post) Lebowakgomo Hospital (X1 Post) Warmbaths Hospital (X1 Post)
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