_{16th October, 2026}

As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant to be based in Fordsburg, Johannesburg.
 
The client
Our client is an established multidisciplinary healthcare facility offering a range of medical and surgical services. Committed to delivering quality patient care, the facility provides a professional and collaborative environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient safety.
 
The opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Dental Assistant to join a busy surgical theatre team.
Reporting to the Matron or Registered Nurse, the successful candidate will provide chairside and surgical assistance during dental and maxillofacial procedures, ensuring the smooth running of theatre operations while maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention, sterilisation and patient safety.
This position would suit a qualified Dental Assistant with clinical experience, preferably within a surgical or theatre environment, who is confident working alongside dentists, maxillofacial surgeons and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
 
Key responsibilities

• Provide chairside and surgical assistance to dentists and maxillofacial surgeons during theatre procedures.
• Perform four-handed dentistry, including instrument transfer, suctioning and tissue retraction.
• Prepare surgical trays, specialised dental instruments and equipment for theatre procedures.
• Accurately prepare and mix dental and surgical materials under sterile conditions.
• Assist the surgical team during clinical or medical emergencies.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention, sterilisation and aseptic theatre protocols.
• Decontaminate, package and sterilise dental and surgical instruments following procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and sterile theatre and recovery environment.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous medical and surgical waste.
• Monitor stock levels, manage consumables and coordinate equipment requisitions.
• Report equipment faults and assist with arranging repairs.
• Maintain accurate patient records, surgical counts and theatre statistics.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• National Certificate in Dental Assisting (NQF Level 4 or 5) or recognised equivalent in-service training.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental Assistant.
• Previous clinical experience in a dental environment.
• Experience assisting with surgical or theatre procedures would be highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of dental instruments, surgical equipment and sterilisation procedures.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused and efficient in a high-pressure theatre environment.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and physical stamina.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary surgical team.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary healthcare facility.
• Exposure to specialised dental and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Professional and collaborative theatre environment.
• Remuneration to be confirmed.

Location: Fordsburg, Johannesburg
 
Does this sound like the right role for you? Send your CV to apply@medipath.co.za.
 
Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.

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