DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN GRADE 1: DENTISTRY

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1058
Salary: R413 121 – R472 359 per annum
Centre: Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Dental Technician Council (SADTC) as Dental Technician (2026). Grade 1: SA qualified employees: none experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of employees who performed Community Service as required in SA. Foreign qualified employees: one (1) year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of employees who performed Community Service as required in SA. Experience in Dental Laboratory Assistant will be an added advantage. Knowledge: All dental technology disciplines. Oral anatomy and Tooth Morphology. Dental technology equipment and materials. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements.

Duties

Fabricate clinically acceptable dental prosthesis using appropriate materials and procedures. Carry out infection control procedures. Supervise a dental laboratory assistant. Maintain daily production registers and submit monthly production statistics. Comply with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Comply with Occupational Health and Safety standards.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / 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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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