Dental Decontamination Assistant

Overview

Full-Time Decontamination Assistant - Durban Dental Centre

You’re interested in starting a career in the dental industry but don’t have previous experience, this role is a great place to begin. Durban Dental Centre is looking for a full-time Decontamination Assistant to join our friendly team. We are offering a hands-on role in a calm, well-run practice where you’ll be supported, trained, and truly valued while playing an important part in maintaining high clinical standards.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position.

• Hours:
  
  7:45am - 5:45pm
• You’ll be responsible for instrument cleaning, sterilisation, and maintaining decontamination rooms to a high standard, following infection control protocols.
• You’ll work closely with the wider clinical team to ensure surgeries are fully stocked and ready for patient care.

• Full training and ongoing support provided
• The chance to be part of a team delivering high-quality private dental care
• Contributory pension and holiday purchase scheme
• An additional paid day off for your birthday
• Referral reward scheme, with generous bonuses for successful recommendations

• Previous experience in a dental or healthcare decontamination role is helpful, but not essential as training can be provided
• A strong understanding of infection control and attention to detail
• Reliable, organised, and comfortable with routine-based work
• A team player who enjoys supporting others behind the scenes
• Hepatitis B immunisation or confirmed immunity is a big advantage but we can help you to arrange this

You’ll be joining a supportive, professional team in a beautiful setting, where your role genuinely matters and your contribution is recognised every day.

Successful applicants will be contacted by Jen in our recruitment team for a friendly, informal chat from the comfort of your home, before moving on to interviews.