LOCUM DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR JANUARY 2026 | SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG

MedE Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A dental practice in Johannesburg seeks a professional HPCSA-Registered Locum Dental Assistant starting January 2026. Responsibilities include chairside assisting during procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and ensuring infection control. Candidates need prior experience, reliability, and the ability to adapt quickly in a busy environment. Competitive daily locum rates will be discussed. Apply with your updated CV or contact us for issues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is mandatory.
• Must be professional, reliable, and patient-focused.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a busy practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting during dental procedures.
• Preparing and cleaning treatment rooms.
• Sterilisation of instruments and infection control.
• Assisting with patient care and comfort.
• Supporting the dentist with day-to-day clinical duties.

Skills

Professional presentation

Patient-focused approach

Quick learning

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Overview

A busy and well-established dental practice in Sandton, Johannesburg is looking for an HPCSA-Registered Locum Dental Assistant to join their team for January. The ideal candidate will be professional, reliable, and able to adapt quickly in a busy private practice environment. This role is to stand in for the dentist’s assistant who is recovering from a non–work-related injury.

The ideal starting date would be: January 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant (non-negotiable)
• Professional, well-presented, and patient-focused
• Punctual and reliable
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt easily
• Ability to work efficiently in a team and assist the dentist chairside

Duties include (but are not limited to)

• Chairside assisting during dental procedures
• Preparing and cleaning treatment rooms
• Sterilisation of instruments and infection control
• Assisting with patient care and comfort
• Supporting the dentist and practice with day-to-day clinical duties

Remuneration

Daily locum rates (to be discussed)

Working hours

07:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can apply online with their updated CVs. If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact MedE Recruit directly.