Laboratory Assistant

19 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness Full time R100 000 - R150 000 per year

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Laboratory Assistant (Dental Mechanics)

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: MHS840/2025

Oral Health Centre, Tygerberg/Mitchell's Plain, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Experience:

Appropriate experience in a Dental Laboratory as a Laboratory Assistant.

Competencies (Knowledge/ Skills):

Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain equipment.

Enquiries:

Mr MV Adams or

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Provide effective support service in the Dental Laboratory. Provide a support service to dental technicians for eg. invest and pack dentures, Pouring and trimming of models and articulate working models. Assist Dental Technicians in handling materials, equipment and errands pertaining to their scope of practice. Provide support within the dental laboratory stores. Basic maintenance of laboratory equipment. Provide basic administrative support and keep proper statistics of work done in input and output registers.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

Remuneration:

R per annum - R per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:

12/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Closing date: 1/9/2026 12:00:00 AM

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