Oral Hygienist

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Bothaville; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in South Africa seeks a qualified Oral Hygienist for a short-term project-based contract. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include community mobilization, logistics support, data collection, and patient education. Interested applicants should email their CV to the provided address before 26 November 2025.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an oral hygienist role.
• Experience in logistics coordination and managing complex schedules.
• Demonstrated experience in data management and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Community mobilisation and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
• Logistics and campaign support.
• Conduct referrals to local clinics and maintain patient records.
• Supervise and lead a small team.

Skills

Professionalism

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Logistics coordination

Data management

Patient care focus

Education

National Diploma or higher in dental nursing

Job description

Job Title

Oral Hygienist at Starfish Greathearts Foundation

Job Details

• Deadline: 26 November 2025
• Region: Mpumalanga / Free State
• Salary: R25 000 CTC
• Type of Employment: Fixed‑term, part‑time contract
• Location: Sasolburg, Secunda, Ekandustria and Komati

Job Description

Starfish Greathearts Foundation, a leading non‑profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children across South Africa, is seeking a qualified and experienced Oral Hygienist to join our team on a short‑term project‑based contract.

This role requires professionalism, strong communication skills, and a team‑oriented mindset.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Community mobilisation and sensitisation – including strengthening stakeholder relationships.
• Logistics and campaign support.
• Data collection and referral tracking.
• Reporting, post‑intervention follow‑up and sustainability.
• Prepare and execute dental screening procedure.
• Conduct referrals to local clinic and/or hospitals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage inventory.
• Supervise, monitor and lead a small team.
• Educate patients on oral care and post‑treatment support.
• Uphold infection control standards and compliance protocols.
• Adhoc duties for project support.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• A National Diploma or higher qualification in dental nursing.

Experience

• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in an oral hygienist role, preferably within a health NGO or a community development setting.
• Proven experience in logistics coordination and managing complex schedules.
• Demonstrated experience in data management, monitoring and reporting. Experience supervising a field team is highly advantageous. Experience working with government departments (DOH/DBE) and corporate donors is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; friendly, professional demeanour with a strong focus on patient care.

Additional Requirements

• SA ID.
• Copy of valid clear criminal record document.

How to Apply

Please email your complete CV with references and all documents as outlined to [e-mail] on or before 26 November 2025.

NOTE: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submission, consider your application unsuccessful.

Posting Information

• Date posted: 13 November 2025