Periodic Dietitian at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with Dietetics Degree. Completed Community Service year as a Dietitian. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as a Dietitian with Independent Practitioner status, plus proof of current HPCSA registration. 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.
• The following will be added advantages: Experience in a Hospital (including during community service year), Experience with 4th year Dietetic student training, The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Effective interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills and leadership qualities. Ability to work individually and with a team and under pressure. Knowledge of public service legislature, policies and procedures.

Duties :

• Render effective patient cantered Dietetics services for in- and out-patients in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols. Assess and treat all patients within 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, research and journal clubs. 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.
• Participate in the Department’s research projects. 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.

Closing Date : 14-08-2026