• Reference Number : refs/056797
• Directorate : HAST
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R413 121.00 – R564 822.00 p.a (Grade 1 – 3 ) NB: Salary will be determined in line with OSD policy
• Enquiries : Lindi de Bruyn. Tel No. (012) 451 9260 / 9008

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Dietetics Degree. Completed community service. Current registration with HPCSA as dietician independent practice. Valid driver’s licence. Driver s license (Manual transmission). Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and e-mail. OTHER SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS: Experience working in government clinic or district / provincial office will be beneficial. Attendance of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Mother Baby Friendly Initiative (MBFI) / lactation management courses will be beneficial. Advanced computer literacy will be beneficial. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties :

• Render effective, patient centred dietetics service in allocated health facilities in adherence to scope of practice and health protocols. To work with colleagues, relieve as and when the need arises and to work closely with the interdisciplinary team members. Carry out delegated duties. To participate in student training, supervision, and performance evaluation. Implement and monitor Integrated Nutrition Programme (INP) strategies, including Integrated Prevention and Management of Malnutrition, Vitamin A supplementation, growth monitoring and promotion, Mother Baby Friendly Initiative and Nutrition Counselling, Support and Treatment. Provide nutrition promotion, advocacy and education to Communities and counselling and advice to individuals for appropriate nutrition and awareness. Technical Support in facilities, including stock control of nutritional supplements, equipment, and materials as well as in-service training of staff. Exercise care with all consumables and equipment. Perform accurate record keeping, data collection and reporting on nutrition indicators. Participate in quality assurance methods and CPD activities. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. adhere to Provincial, Facility and Departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Strict adherence to HPCSA and departmental 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. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tshwane District Health Services

Closing Date : 16-10-2026

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.