• Reference Number : REFS/049715
  • Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutic service
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 413 121.00 per annum (plus benefit)
  • Enquiries : Ms M. Modise Tel no- 012 529 3699

Requirements :

  • Degree in Dietetics. Registration with Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as a Dietitian plus proof of current HPCSA registration. Must be on Grade 1 level and has completed community service period as Dietitian. Sound Knowledge of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Dietetics service. Services within a hospital setting and knowledge of current health and public team using patient centred, goal orientated and interdisciplinary approach. Good communication, computer and interpersonal skills.

Duties :

  • Provide Dietetics services for in- and out-patients in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols. Compile monthly statistics of activities conducted. Adherence to infection control and hygiene standards required by the departmental guidelines. Supervise and train Dietetic students. Participate on the Development and implementation of Nutritional guidelines for the unit. Attend relevant meetings. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). Effectively render cost effective and evidence based nutritional requirements according to norms and standards. To work closely with the interdisciplinary team members. Effective record keeping. To assist with coordinating of clinical nutrition and food service management. Adherence to ethical rules, regulations and policies.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 22-05-2026


Criteria Questions
Do you have a Degree in Dietetics?
Do you have registration with Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as a Dietitian plus proof of current HPCSA registration?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.