Package: GRADE 1: R136 per hour, GRADE 2: R158 Per hour, 20 sessionsRequirements:Grade 12 with a National Certificate in dental assisting or prior experience as a dental assistant registered with HPCSA.Proof of current registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental assistant.A minimum of 1-9 years of experience for grade 1 and for grade 2, 10 years and above of experience as a dental assistant.Valid manual drivers' license is essential.Duties:Assisting the dentist with all dental procedures when rendering treatment to patients, e.g., mixing materials and sterilizing the instruments.Maintaining infection control in the dental clinic, hazardous waste management, cleaning, and dusting of the dental clinic.Developing X-Rays where applicable.Assisting in theatre as well as during screening with Oral Hygienists.Liaising with dental clinics and other programs.Administration duties: opening patient files, recording daily and monthly statistics of services rendered.Filling in VA2's for the requisition of consumables materials and stock control.Answering phone calls, booking patient appointments, inventory control, equipment maintenance, and reporting for equipment that needs to be repaired.Notes:Applications must be submitted to First Floor Reception; Tshwane Health District Services, 3319 Fedsure Forum Building, Cnr Lillian Ngoyi and Pretorius Street, PRETORIA; 0001, between 07h30 – 16h00, or can apply online at Gauteng Professional Job Centre (https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za).Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.In terms of DPSA circular no 19 of 2022, failure to do so will result in disqualification of the application.A fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recent updated CV. NO copies of qualifications or other attachments must be included in the application (Z83 and CV only).Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document and Qualifications.Candidates will also be required to submit proof of relevant documents to the Human Resources unit before or on the day of the interview.Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance and Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification).If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of the institution.People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Selected candidates will be subjected to medical assessment.Employer: Department of HealthClosing Date: 20-09-2024Criteria Questions:Do you have Grade 12 with a National Certificate in dental assisting or prior experience as a dental assistant registered with HPCSA?Are you registered with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental assistant?Do you have a minimum of 1-9 years of experience for grade 1 and for grade 2, 10 years and above of experience as a dental assistant?Please Note:Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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