DENTIST GRADE 1

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/AUG/26/1399
Salary: R1 011 516 per annum
Centre: Ethandakukhanya CHC (Gert Sibande District)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dentist (2026). A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. SA Qualified employee: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Dentist (Independent Practice). Foreign Qualified employee: Minimum of 1 year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Dentist (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Render clinical dental services at all health facilities in the District, including travelling to the community (clinics) Ensure appropriate management and treatment of dental patients. Render quality oral health care to patients (whole spectrum, i.e. extractions under general anaesthetics, infection control, waste management, etc.). Ensure appropriate referral of patients. Provide and assure quality health care and information management including generation, collection, collation and analysis of data. Implement policies. Ensure oral health promotion and patient education: Conduct oral health education to patients and identified groups (e.g. elderly at old age homes, school children, etc.). Participate in oral health preventative programs. Participate in oral health month activities (i.e. screening, health talks, etc.). Conduct service need index screening at schools (i.e. cleaning of teeth, extractions, etc.). Supervision of subordinates: Quality of work, Development and PDMS.

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 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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