Dietician at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Matric certificate or Grade 12 with appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South African HPCSA as a Dietitian. Currently registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Practitioner Dietitian. Must have Completed Community Service as a Dietitian.
• Knowledge Requirements: Must know about 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, planning and organizational skills, networking and liaison skills, basic Dietetic clinical skills, research skills, analytical skills, and presentation skills: Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel), ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Effective interpersonal skills, planning, organizational skills, and leadership qualities.

Duties :

• Render effective patient-centered Dietetics services for in- and out-patients in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols. Assess and treat all patients within the allocated clinical load.
• Carry out all delegated duties, including administrative duties. Implement and adhere to national, provincial, institutional, and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines, and SOPs. Participate in CPD activities. Work with colleagues and provide relief as and when the need arises.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Supervise and train Dietetic students. Train all relevant personnel. Undergo training and development programs for self-development, i.e., contribute and participate in the professional development of self, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members. Participate in Performance Management and Development (PMDS).
• Attend relevant meetings. Utilize allocated financial and physical resources properly and efficiently. Participate in the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance standards, such as record keeping, statistics/data collection, assisting with budget control, asset management, etc. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Comply with standards and ethical requirements as set out by the HPCSA and the Public Sector Code of Conduct. Carry out duties as delegated to ensure quality patient care and excellent service delivery. Implement and maintain the quality assurance and National Core Standard and norms at the departmental level.
• Adhere to provincial, hospital, and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Contribute and participate in the professional development of self and colleagues.
• Applicants should be prepared to undergo Medical Surveillance as an inherent job requirement. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews, and final assessment). Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/Manager within scope of practice.

Closing Date : 10-04-2026