Graduate Internship Program: Dental Assistant x6
Job Overview
- Position: Graduate Internship Program: Dental Assistant
- Number of Posts: 6
- Department: Free State Department of Health
- Stipend: R98,087 per annum
- Employment Type: Graduate Internship
Available Positions
| Centre | Reference | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Lejwelephutswa District Office, Welkom | H/G/DA/1/2026 | 1 |
| Fezile Dabi District Office | H/G/DA/2/2026 | 1 |
| Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office | H/G/DA/3/2026 | 3 |
| Xhariep District Office | H/G/DA/4/2026 | 1 |
Job Description
The Free State Department of Health is offering six Graduate Internship opportunities for Dental Assistants across various district offices.
The programme provides suitably qualified graduates with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in the public healthcare environment. Interns will perform duties related to their field of study under the guidance of an assigned mentor.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Hold an undergraduate tertiary qualification relevant to the field of study.
- Possess an NQF Level 6 National Diploma or NQF Level 7/8 Degree.
- Be registered as a Dental Assistant with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- Must not have previously completed a 24-month internship programme.
Preference will be given to historically disadvantaged individuals.
Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Good communication and computer skills.
- Sound organisational skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Effective time-management abilities.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Professional telephone etiquette.
- A neat and well-presented appearance.
Key Duties
- Perform basic duties assigned by the mentor.
- Carry out tasks related to Dental Assisting and the intern’s field of study.
- Gain practical workplace experience within the public healthcare environment.
- Complete duties according to the requirements of the internship programme.
- Attend the funded Personal Mastery Course applicable to Public Service Graduate Interns.
Enquiries
Ms MA Monnamoncho
Tel: 051 408 1736 / 073 842 4648