• Reference Number : refs/056135
• Directorate : Dietetics
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1-R413 121.00-R 472 359.00 per annum (plus benefits), Grade 2-R482 499.00-R550 389.00 per annum (plus benefits), Grade 3-R564 822.00-R683 808.00 per annum (plus benefits). (NB: Salary will be determined in line with OSD Policy).
• Enquiries : Ms. Refilwe Nkwana 0738690877 / 0119535400.

Requirements :

• Dietetics Degree. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as a Dietitian with Independent Practitioner status, plus current HPCSA registration for 2026/27. No experience required after completion of Community Service in Dietetics as required in respect of RSA qualified employee. 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, computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.), planning and organizational skills, networking and liaison skills, basic Dietetic clinical skills, research skills, analytical skills and presentation skills. An ability to work under high pressure. The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Effective interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills and leadership qualities. Computer literacy must have a driver license.

Duties :

• The candidate will be based at the primary health care Facility / clinics and rotate to clinics and NGOs in the NGCT for therapeutic Nutrition ,coordination , implementation , monitoring and Evaluation of policies and strategies on INP focus area and its activities namely disease specific , nutrition support on all INP programs, namely disease specific , Nutrition support, Treatment and counselling, micro-nutrient and malnutrition Control (vitamin A supplementation),youth and Adolescent Food service management, supplementary feed scheme, Growth monitoring and promotion, mother baby friendly initiative. Community based nutrition initiative, Mental health NGOs, Old age homes, maternal nutrition, Nutrition education, promotion and advocacy. Working with the team responsible for data verification at clinic level. Control stock Equipment and materials, ensure accurate record keeping and reporting. Provide therapeutic counselling to patients. Strict Adherence to HPCSA and departmental policies. Carry out duties as delegated to promote service delivery.

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 License 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 ENCOURARED TO APPLY. Kindly note that No payments of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : West Rand District Health Services (Merafong Sub-District)

Closing Date : 21-08-2026

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.