Oral Hygienist Grade 1

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health department in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Oral Hygienist. The role includes assessing community needs, implementing oral health programs, and ensuring effective service delivery. Applicants must hold a Degree or Diploma in Oral Hygiene and be registered with the HPCSA. Competence in community outreach and use of mobile dental clinics is essential. Applications should be submitted online only and the closing date is November 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's licence.
• Applications require a completed new Z83 form and comprehensive CV.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide oral health services to the community.
• Implement and execute oral health promotion programs.
• Supervise clinical services using portable equipment.

Skills

Oral Hygiene

Interdisciplinary Service Delivery

Community Outreach

Education

Degree or Diploma in Oral Hygiene including Expanded Functions

Current registration as an Oral Hygienist with HPCSA

Job description

Directorate

• Directorate : Oral Health and Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Ms. Veronique Botha-Musonda Tel- 011 933 1055 or 0656620403

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Oral Hygiene including Expanded Functions. Current annual registration as an Oral Hygienist with the HPCSA. Must have a valid driver's licence.

Duties

• Assess the need and provide Community Based Oral Health Services. Formulation, Implementation and Execution of Oral Health Promotion & Specific Programs. Provide an integrated, comprehensive Inter-disciplinary Oral Health Service. Secure and allocate resources needed for rendering of Oral Health promotion and prevention. Facilitation of outreach programmes and provide reports on service delivery. Rendering of clinical services which may include the use of Portable Equipment or Mobile Dental Clinics. Ensure effective service delivery by direct supervision manuals and service protocols. Assist and participate in research Projects & Surveys. Ensure the implementation of the Oral Health Strategy.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities.
• Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.
• It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• 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.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

07-11-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Degree or Diploma in Oral Hygiene including Expanded Functions?

Do you have a registration as an Oral Hygienist with the HPCSA?