Assistant Director (Nutrition)

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 639 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health agency in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Nutritionist with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves managing nutrition programs, training health-care workers, and ensuring compliance with health policies. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition and be registered with the HPCSA.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Currently registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Dietitian or Nutritionist.
• Experience in a supervisory role for at least 3 years.
• Knowledge of health policies and guidelines in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Integrated Nutrition Program and ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Plan the sectional budget and manage resources effectively.
• Support food and nutrition security interventions.
• Conduct training programs for health-care workers.

Skills

Knowledge of the science of nutrition

Good communication skills

Analytical thinking

Flexibility and adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Four-year bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Master’s in nutrition

Tools

MS Office package

Job description

• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R638 856 .00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Mmakobo Gaegake- Cell Phone No- 082 926 0232

Requirements

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Nutritionist (i.e, four-year bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Nutritionist. A master’s in nutrition will be an advantage. Currently registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). A minimum of (5) years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietitian or Nutritionist of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level. Knowledge of principles of a human rights framework, health system and supporting structures in South Africa. Knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations, policies, strategies, guidelines, and protocols within the department of health that impact on nutrition outcomes. Knowledge of the science of nutrition, social determinants and commercial determinants of health and its impact on nutrition and health outcomes. Knowledge of research methodologies for data collection, analysis and presentation, use of current evidence-based nutrition for improving nutrition outcomes, knowledge of strategies, guideline and training manual development and review process and the principles of effective monitoring and evaluation. Good communication (verbal and written), analytical thinking, facilitation, teamwork and teambuilding, flexibility and adaptability, networking and collaboration, negotiation, advocacy, problem solving, initiative and creativity, time management and computer skills (MS Office package).

Duties

• Adhere to all relevant Acts, guidelines, policies and specifications, and ensure implementation and integration into practice. To take managerial responsibility for coordinating, planning and organizing priorities of service in relation to Integrated Nutrition Program(INP). Plan the sectional budget in line with estimated client requirements and ensure that consumable and non-consumable goods, equipment and staff are available to achieve agreed output and foreseeable additional demands. Contribute to improved child survival and Maternal health focusing on Pregnancy and lactation and congenital abnormalities. Optimally manage all available resources of the department, i.e. personnel, facilities, equipment and supplies. Support the implementation of food and nutrition security interventions to address hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in vulnerable populations. Implement the South African Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (SAFBDG) to promote good health and prevent chronic diseases. Planning and conducting trainings programs for health-care workers. Monitoring and evaluation of nutrition services at facilities and community level. Monitoring of Vitamin A, Zinc, Iron and Folic acid supplementation at facility level. Participating in School health initiatives through Anthropometric assessment, education and referrals. Provide support and supervision on nutrition activities to staff implementing health and nutrition services. Reviewing, updating, developing and approving SOPs, policies, protocols and diet sheets for the unit as needed. Evaluate Food service systems at Non-Governmental Organizations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards. Monitoring and evaluating monthly nutrition statistics. Compiling and submitting monthly reports. Assisting in compiling and monitoring the implementation of Operational and departmental plans.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. 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), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (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. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 07-11-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA) as Nutritionist/Dietetics?

Are you currently registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.