Oral Hygienist Grade 1 to 3 (3 posts) (Permanent position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference Number	MHS534/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 413 121 - R 472 359 per annum, Grade 2: R 482 499 - R 550 389 per annum, Grade 3: R 564 822 - R 683 808 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Centre / Location	Lotus River CDC (1 post), Retreat CHC (1 post) & Lady Michaelis CDC.
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Reference No: MHS534/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Ms Z Sambo – Lotus River CDC (021-703 3131) Ms C Adams – Retreat CHC (021-713 9800) Ms L Van Wyk – Lady Michaelis CDC (021-797 8171)

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 413 121 - R 472 359 per annum, Grade 2: R 482 499 - R 550 389 per annum, Grade 3: R 564 822 - R 683 808 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

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.

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.

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.

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). Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

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 as an Oral Hygienist.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence

Requirements

ExperienceGrade 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. NoteNo 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). Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Inherent requirements of the jobValid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence