Oral Hygienist Grade 1 To 3 Cape Winelands Health District

Department: Department Of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning (Western Cape) Centre: Breede Valley Sub-district, (PHC Support Outreach) Salary: Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum DUTIES Organise and conduct oral health promotion campaigns throughout the Breede Valley Sub District. Rendering of preventive and other oral health services throughout the Breede Valley Sub District at all identified clinics, at creches and schools. Referral to dentist and other health care professionals. Monitoring and evaluation of preventive programmes. Performing administrative duties. Quality Clinical Governance. Professional Ethics. Training. Support Functions. ENQUIRIES Ms A Theron Tel No: (023) 348-1316 HOW TO APPLY Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 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 Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

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: Grade 1: Registration with the HPCSA as Oral Hygienist. Experience: None after registration as Oral Hygienist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Oral Hygienist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council 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 appropriate experience as Oral Hygienist after registration with the HPCSA as Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as Oral Hygienist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council 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 appropriate experience as Oral Hygienist after registration with the HPCSA as Oral Hygienist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration as Oral Hygienist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council 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 EB driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi- disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal and organising skills, Problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).