TEMPORARY / LOCUM DENTIST | STRAND, CAPE TOWN

MedE Recruit; Strand; On-site; NOK 331,000 - 497,000; Part time

Job summary

MedE Recruit is seeking an experienced Dentist to join a Strand, Cape Town private dental practice on a temporary/locum basis. The dentist will provide a broad range of general dental treatments in a private setting, with registration and licencing obligations to be met.

The role requires independence, strong communication, and a patient-focused approach, including scaling, prosthodontics and extractions, within standard clinic hours.

Qualifications

• HPCSA registration and a valid licence to practise in South Africa.
• Experience in private dental practice.
• Confident and competent in general dentistry.
• Experience with basic restorative dentistry.
• Competent in scaling and polishing.
• Experience in prosthodontics.
• Competent in performing extractions.
• Ability to work independently and manage patients confidently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, reliable, and patient-focused approach.
• Must be available for the full temporary period.

Responsibilities

• Providing general dental consultations and treatments
• Performing basic restorative dental procedures
• Performing scaling and polishing
• Providing prosthodontic treatment where required
• Performing extractions
• Conducting examinations, treatment planning, and patient consultations
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Providing patients with professional advice regarding their oral health and treatment options
• Ensuring a high standard of clinical care and patient service
• Working efficiently and professionally within the practice

Skills

General dentistry

Communication skills

Independent work

Patient care

Job description

A well-established Dental Practice in Strand, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced and competent Dentist to join their team on a temporary/locum basis . The ideal candidate will be confident working independently and comfortable providing a broad range of general dental treatments within a private practice environment.

The successful candidate must be able to provide general dentistry , including basic restorative dentistry, scaling and polishing, prosthodontics, extractions, and other routine dental procedures. A professional approach, good patient communication, and the ability to provide quality patient care are essential.

Minimum Requirements:

• HPCSA registration and a valid licence to practise in South Africa
• Previous experience working in a private dental practice
• Confident and competent in general dentistry
• Experience with basic restorative dentistry
• Competent in scaling and polishing
• Experience in prosthodontics
• Competent in performing extractions
• Ability to work independently and manage patients confidently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, reliable, and patient-focused approach
• Must be available for the full temporary period

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing general dental consultations and treatments
• Performing basic restorative dental procedures
• Performing scaling and polishing
• Providing prosthodontic treatment where required
• Performing extractions
• Conducting examinations, treatment planning, and patient consultations
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Providing patients with professional advice regarding their oral health and treatment options
• Ensuring a high standard of clinical care and patient service
• Working efficiently and professionally within the practice

Working Hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00

Remuneration: 40% commission on turnover, less VAT and laboratory costs.