LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Job Overview

Position: Laboratory Assistant

Reference Number: refs/057001

Department: Department of Health

Centre: SMU Oral Health Centre

Directorate: Dental Laboratory

Package: R 170 226 per annum

Number of Posts: 1

Requirements

• Minimum qualification: Grade 12
• Experience: At least 2 years as a Dental Laboratory Assistant

Key Duties

• Perform all plaster work related to artificial dentures or dental appliances, including:
• Orthodontic study models
• Crown and bridge working models
• Flasking and de-flasking of dental prosthesis or appliances using plaster or stone plaster.
• Separating dental flasks and boiling out wax contents.
• Packing acrylic dentures/appliances.
• Polishing plastic and metal dentures/appliances.
• Manufacturing occlusal rims and special trays.
• Regular cleaning of the work environment, including plaster traps, basins, benches, floors, and equipment.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Dental Technician/Technologist.

Additional Skills Assessment

The selection process will consist of two stages:

• Bench test (60%) to assess technical ability
• Structured oral interview (40%)

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the E-Recruitment portal.

Important Notes:

• No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
• For assistance with online applications, please email: e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za
• If a Driver’s License is mandatory, exceptions will be granted for people with disabilities.
• Application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or online.
• Attach a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents within 6 months prior to the interview.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accompanied by an evaluation certificate.
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment/reference check). Reference checks will require at least three referees, including an immediate supervisor.

The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The Department aims to promote representivity in the Public Service and encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

Enquiries

Contact Ms. H Wartington at 012 521 5830 for further information.

How to Apply

Applications close on 28 October 2026. Apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.