Dietician Grade 1- 3

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 413,000 - 565,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Pretoria seeks a Dietitian to deliver patient-centred nutrition services across facilities, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and implementing INP strategies, MBFI, and nutrition counselling. You will contribute to growth monitoring, vitamin supplementation, and community nutrition education.

The role requires a Bachelor of Dietetics, community service completion, HPCSA independent practice registration, and a valid driver’s license, with advantageous

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Dietetics Degree is required and community service completed.
• Current registration with HPCSA as a dietitian in independent practice is required.
• Valid driver’s license and computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and e-mail are required.

Responsibilities

• Render patient-centred dietetics service in facilities as per scope of practice and health protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team; participate in student training and CPD activities.
• Support INP strategies, nutrition promotion, counselling, and stock control of nutritional supplements and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

• Package : R413 121.00 – R564 822.00 p.a (Grade 1 – 3 ) NB: Salary will be determined in line with OSD policy

Requirements

• Bachelor of Dietetics Degree. Completed community service. Current registration with HPCSA as dietician independent practice. Valid driver’s licence. Driver s license (Manual transmission). Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and e-mail.OTHER SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS: Experience working in government clinic or district / provincial officewill be beneficial. Attendance of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Mother Baby Friendly Initiative(MBFI) / lactation management courses will be beneficial. Advanced computer literacy will be beneficial.Good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties

• Render effective, patient centred dietetics service in allocated health facilities in adherence toscope of practice and health protocols. To work with colleagues, relieve as and when the need arises andto work closely with the interdisciplinary team members. Carry out delegated duties. To participate instudent training, supervision, and performance evaluation. Implement and monitor Integrated NutritionProgramme (INP) strategies, including Integrated Prevention and Management of Malnutrition, Vitamin Asupplementation, growth monitoring and promotion, Mother Baby Friendly Initiative and NutritionCounselling, Support and Treatment. Provide nutrition promotion, advocacy and education toCommunities and counselling and advice to individuals for appropriate nutrition and awareness. TechnicalSupport in facilities, including stock control of nutritional supplements, equipment, and materials as wellas in-service training of staff. Exercise care with all consumables and equipment. Perform accurate recordkeeping, data collection and reporting on nutrition indicators. Participate in quality assurance methodsand CPD activities. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. adhere to Provincial, Facility andDepartmental policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Strict adherence to HPCSA anddepartmental policies.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 16-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Bachelor of Dietetics Degree?

Are you currently registered with HPCSA as dietician independent practice?

Have you completed community service?