Dentist Grade 1 to 3

As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 283 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 39/355: DENTIST GRADE 1 TO 3 Central Karoo District
SALARY: Grade 1: R1 011 516 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). (plus, a non-pensionable, rural allowance of 22% of the basic annual salary)
CENTRE: Beaufort West Sub-district, PHC Outreach and Support
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Dentist with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees. Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognised foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 12 years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees. Minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a recognised foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel throughout the Central Karoo District. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Excellent report writing, clinical documentation, recording keeping and referral writing skills. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comply with National Core Standards or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable and good time management. Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs.
DUTIES: Provide clinical primary and secondary dental treatment to children on the wellness bus and inpatients and outpatients as applicable to the designated work areas. Provide dental care support in dental clinics in the different sub- districts within Central Karoo District. Provide a holistic dental service independently and as part of a team in a hospital and primary health care setting. Diagnose and appropriate management of patients. Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols. Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including facilitating the repair and maintenance of dental equipment. Stock taking and ordering of consumables as required within departmental norms. Relevant in-service training and skills transfer. Provide relevant relief duty within Central Karoo District in absence of a peer colleague.
ENQUIRIES: Dr V Arendse Tel No: (023) 414-8200
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.