• Reference Number : REFS/023540
• Directorate : DIETITIAN
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R575 250.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : Ms. E Haarhoff Tel No (011) 933 9154/ 0269 Email- Rirhandzu.Mmatli@gauteng.gov.za / Tel No 011 933 8174

Requirements :

• : Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dietitian. Registration as a Dietitian Independent Practitioner, and current HPCSA registration for 2025/2026. A minimum of three (03) years’ experience after the completion of community service. Knowledge requirements: Must have knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies. Knowledge in the application of Clinical Dietetics theory, practices and ethics. Competency requirements: Communication skills, report writing skills, decision making skills, computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.), planning and organizational skills, networking and liaison skills, expert Dietetic clinical skills, research skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, human resource management skills and financial management skills. The ability to work under pressure and cope with a high-volume workload, that might sometimes require working more than the core hours (stand-by duty after hours/public holidays).

Duties :

• Manage, plan, coordinate, implement and report on Dietetic services in allocated work section. Render an experienced and specialized Dietetic service in the department. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with the National and Provincial Strategies. Provide input in the development of national/provincial guidelines, protocols and policies. Become a committee member of any delegated committee within the hospital/provincial/national. Monitor the implementation of guidelines, protocols and SOPs. Contribute to the departmental planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation processes. Monitor the proper utilization of allocated financial, human and physical resources. Attend relevant meetings and assume relevant functions on behalf of the Dietetics Head of Department (H.O.D) or as delegated. Participate in planning and delivering CPD programs, within the hospital/provincially. Supervise and manage the performance of allocated staff, through the development of job descriptions and employee performance agreement and development plans (EPMDS). Participate in the supervision and training of Dietetic 4th year students. Implement and monitor Quality Assurance through carrying out audits, developing and implementing quality improvement plans, and collating and analysing statistics. Contribute to the development of the Dietetics Department and the Dietetics profession by promoting and carrying out research and other projects in own work area. Coordinate and ensure the promotion and marketing of Dietetics services in the hospital and community. To evaluate and ensure that the therapeutic menu complies with quality standards (including all aspects of planning, analysis, production and portioning) in conjunction with the Foodservice Manager. Adhere to and implement all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation

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 : Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

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.