• Reference Number : refs/056625
• Directorate : Allied
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 598 260.00 per annum (Plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr. S Mkhaba Tel: (011) 898 8208

Requirements :

• An appropriate Degree in Dietetics. Completed Community Service year as a Dietitian. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as a Dietitian with Independent Practitioner status. Current (2026/2027) HPCSA registration. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as an independent dietitian. 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. Knowledge and application of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines. Knowledge of financial and Human resources management. Skills: Organizing skills, analytical thinking. Be able to work efficiently and well under pressure with a high patient load; Good Communication skills. Report writing skills, planning & organizational skills and problem-solving skills. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. Computer literacy is essential. Must be proactive, innovative and an independent team leader.

Duties :

• Provide overall management, supervision, and control of dietetics unit to ensure smooth running of service delivery and optimal quality of services. To provide optimum nutritional care to in and outpatients. To perform therapeutic management duties. Implement National and Provincial strategies and policies. To ensure and monitor that nutrition care records of assessment, treatment and progress are maintained in accordance with service standards. To review, update and approve SOPs, policies, protocols, therapeutic diets for the unit. Compiling and monitoring implementation of operational plan. To co-ordinate clinical nutrition and food service management. Completion of monthly reports, statistics and all relevant administrative duties. To implement quality assurance measures and QIP for improvement. Application of Batho Pele principles. Liaising with all relevant clinical and non-clinical departments. Audit and analyze standard results to improve quality of services. To participate and encourage training and marketing of the dietetic services. To implement and manage projects as per departmental operational plan. To optimally and efficiently manage available resources (staff/ facilities/equipment/supply chain/financial). Knowledge and implementation of PMDS; Attendance of internal and external stakeholder meetings. Perform duties as delegated by the Manager.

Notes :

• Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in a chronological order. The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualify. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Tambo Memorial Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tambo Memorial Hospital

Closing Date : 30-09-2026

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.