GRADE 2 REF NO: SMUDA01/23
Directorate: Clinical Manager
SALARY : R207 414 per annum
CENTRE : SMU Oral Health Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 with a national certificate in dental assisting or equivalent qualification with
prior experience. Registration with Health
Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
as a Dental Assistant and proof of current registration. A minimum of 10 years
appropriate experience as a dental
assistant after obtaining appropriate qualification or
prescribed in service training that allows for the required registration with HPCSA and
experience in dental assisting supervisory role. Experience in academic environment.
Able to perform routine dental assisting tasks. Good communication skills.
Organizational skills, computer literacy and knowledge of Dental Practice Management.
Ability to work in a team and under
pressure. The incumbent must be self-motivated,
and goal orientated.
DUTIES : Provision of satisfactory client service. Ensure organisation and maintenance of
administrative duties and record keeping including staff rosters. Practice and maintain
infection control standards. Ensure and maintain general clinical ward activities.
Adherence to quality assurance standards. Ordering of consumables as needed. Do
inventory of dental instruments. Adhere to the health care waste management.
Monitoring and management of dental assistant duties of all HR requirements and
related duties. Participate in student teaching and training in the clinical environment.
Orientation of student on the standard operating procedure in the clinical areas.
ENQUIRIES : Dr NA Mukhari-Baloyi Tel no: 012 521 3079/4801.
APPLICATIONS : quote the relevant post number. Direct applications must be
delivered to Medunsa Oral
Health Centre, Human resource department, Room S521, level 5 or posted to: Medunsa
Oral Health Centre, Private Bag X 848, Medunsa, 0204. the institution reserves the right
to not to make any appointment.
NOTE : Full y completed new Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on the
internet at www.gov.za and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with minimum of at least three
(3) referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified
copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the
interview. Applications must be submitted timeously, applications received after closing
date will not be accepted. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment.
Candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date and time
and place determined by the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only, if you have not heard from us within 3 months of closing date, please
accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE : 20 April 2023
