Government Jobs

Oral Hygienist Grade 1 To 3

PROVINCIAL ADMINI STRATION: WESTERN CAPE

Lotus River CDC ( X1 Post), Retreat CHC ( X1 Post), Lady Michaelis CDC ( X1 Posted 30 Aug 2026 Closes in 12 days

Overview

Assessment and treatment of patients. Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Oral Hygienist field.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Oral Hygienist
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA a s an Oral Hygienist
  • Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of RSA qualified employees
  • 1- year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees
  • A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees
  • A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Oral Hygienist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
  • Knowledge of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care
  • Report writing skills
  • Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem -solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Assessment and treatment of patients
  • Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Oral Hygienist field
  • Administrative duties
  • Develop objectives and action plans for own area of work
  • Outreach services to Schools, ECD’s and Stakeholders

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms Z Sambo – Lotus River CDC Tel No: (021) 703-3131 / Ms C Adams – Retreat CHC Tel No: (021) 713-9800 / Ms L Van Wyk – Lady Michaelis CDC Tel No: (021) 797- 8171

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