DENTAL THERAPIST GR 1-3

Department of Health

Reference number: H/D/16/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R413 121 - R472 359 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 - R550 389 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 - R683 808 per annum plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
Centre: National District Hospital
Province: Free State
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Formal tertiary qualification (Dental Therapist) that allows for the required registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Services, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Services, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Services, as required in South Africa. Knowledge And Skills: Good interpersonal skills. Ability to perform under pressure and after hours. Good organizing and communication skills (written and verbal). Computer literacy. Dental Therapist experience.

Duties

Providing emergency treatments for oral pain, managing dental sepsis, and treating post-extraction complications. Executing direct restorations (fillings) and placing fissure sealants. Performing scaling, root planning, and polishing to prevent and treat gum disease. Conducting oral health education and promotion programs in schools, community facilities, and public institutions. Maintaining clinical areas, sterilizing instruments, applying universal precautions to prevent cross-infection, and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations. Managing patient clinical records, bookings, correspondence, and inventory/stock control for dental materials and equipment. Providing relief services across various sub-district clinics, mobile dental vans, and correctional facilities as scheduled by provincial health departments.

Where to send your application

applications to be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

Enquiries

Dr M Malek at (060) 879 7871

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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