• Reference Number : refs/020064
  • Directorate : Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : Grade 1: R 359 622 – R 408 201 per annum (plus benefits) : Grade R420 015 – R 477 771 per annum (plus benefits) : Grade 3: R 491 676 – R 595 251 per annum (plus benefits
  • Enquiries : Ms EH Huysamen TEL NO.: (012) 354 7322

Requirements :

  • Grade 12 certificate, a qualified Dietician with a BSc Dietetics degree, currently registered with the HPCSA. The candidate must have finished their community service year successfully. Good clinical knowledge in therapeutic nutrition including paediatrics, neonates, internal medicine, and surgical specialities. Be familiar with the ethical code and scope of practice. The candidate must have a good understanding of food service management intervention. Computer literacy, with knowledge of basic to advanced programs (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint), including food analysis programmes and packages. The candidate must have good communication skills and be able to work well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate should be familiar with all nutrition products available on tender.

Duties :

  • To service the nutritional needs of both in and outpatients and staff of Tshwane District Hospital in a cost effective and appropriate manner within a multidisciplinary team. Provide training and education to health care professionals as well as dietetics students. Promotion and coordination of health days. Administrative duties including keeping of statistics and effective record keeping. Assistance with management responsibilities when needed including stock control and compiling of departmental statistics.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. 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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is Department’s intention to promote presentively (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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : TSHWANE DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 01-03-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have a BSc Dietetics degree?
Are you currently registered with HPCSA as a Dietician?
Have you completed your 1 year community service successfully.

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.