Dental Assistant – HPCSA Registered 

Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Industry: Dental / Healthcare

About the Opportunity

Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Dental Practice in Sandton, for a qualified and professional Dental Assistant to join their clinical team.

The successful candidate will support the Dentist in both clinical and administrative functions, ensuring a high standard of patient care, infection control, and efficient practice operations.

This role is ideal for a registered Dental Assistant who is organised, patient-focused, and experienced in working within a private dental practice environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assistance

• Assist the Dentist during dental procedures and patient treatments
• Prepare and organise instruments and materials for procedures
• Mix materials - Vitrebond, Kalzinol, glass ionomers, alginate, president and Impregum.
• Ensure patients are comfortable and informed before and during treatment
• Assist with cleanings, fillings, impressions, extractions, root canals, orthodontics.
• Maintain a clean and organised treatment area
  
  

Sterilisation & Infection Control

• Sterilise instruments according to infection control protocols
• Clean and autoclave instruments and equipment
• Load and unload the autoclave and ensure proper operation
• Maintain daily cleaning and monitoring of sterilisation equipment
• Ensure dental handpieces are cleaned and maintained daily.
  
  

Equipment & Clinical Support

• Identify equipment or instrument issues and report them for repair or replacement
• Maintain developer and mixer bottles where applicable
• Ensure proper reprocessing of dental equipment and instruments.
  
  

Administrative & Patient Support

• Assist with dental-related administrative duties when required
• Support patient preparation and interaction within the practice
• Maintain accurate patient and clinical documentation.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Dental Assistant with HPCSA (Essential)
• Dental Assisting Certificate (Essential)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant in a private practice or clinic environment
• Computer literacy and Solumed program experience 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

The ideal candidate will be:

• Professional and patient-focused
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to work efficiently in a clinical environment
• Knowledgeable in infection control and sterilisation protocols
• A team player with a positive attitude.
  
  

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday:  08:00 – 17:00
Friday:  08:00 – 14:00

Remuneration

Market Related

How to Apply

Please email your CV and proof of HPCSA registration to [email protected] with Subject line: Dental Assistant – Sandton

If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.