Dietitian Health Coach (4-Month Contract)

Best10; Bela-Bela; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital health company in South Africa is seeking a dedicated dietitian health coach to enhance client experiences through personalized advice and support. Responsibilities include interacting with clients virtually to ensure their weight loss goals are met. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, HPCSA registration, and strong organizational skills. This role comes with a competitive salary, a remote work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us to help empower clients towards healthier lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote work environment

Payment of HPCSA registration fees

Supportive team environment

CPD point initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's in Dietetics required.
• Experience in behaviour change using technology is advantageous.
• Courses in obesity and chronic conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients feel supported and empowered.
• Capture client details for personalised communication.
• Monitor client progress and provide guidance.
• Build authentic relationships with clients.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer-centric approach

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Registration with the HPCSA

Job description

Company Description

At Best10, we are passionate about empowering individuals to lead healthier lives. As a leading digital weight management programme, we aim to help 100,000 clients achieve their weight loss and wellness goals over the next five years. Since our inception, we have already guided over 20,000 clients to success.

Our approach combines tailored nutrition plans with daily coaching and support. At the heart of everything we do is the belief in creating meaningful relationships with our clients, offering honesty, empathy, and unwavering support. Our mission starts with a simple yet powerful question: How can we help?

Why Join Us?

Best10 has experienced rapid growth since our launch in 2019, positioning us as a frontrunner in the booming nutrition industry. As we embark on this next exciting phase, we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated dietitian to join our team. This is your opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in nutrition while playing a pivotal role in transforming lives at scale.

Job Description

About the Role

As a dietitian health coach, you will serve as the backbone of our client experience. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure every client feels supported, empowered and on track to achieve their weight loss goals. You’ll interact virtually with clients, combining technical expertise with a personalised touch.

Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Capturing client details and setting up customised communications via our CRM system integrated with WhatsApp.
• Crafting engaging, informative, and motivational messages to educate and inspire clients on their wellness journey.
• Monitoring client progress and offering guidance.
• Building authentic relationships by remembering and incorporating personal milestones (e.g. new jobs, babies, or moves) into interactions.

Success in this role requires a mix of strong organisational skills, empathy, and the ability to maintain consistent, genuine communication that is grounded in evidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics or Bachelor in Dietetics (4 years study + 1 year community service)
• Registration with the HPCSA (independent practising dietitian)
• Experience/courses in behaviour change using technology as a medium is advantageous.
• Experience/courses in overweight, obesity, and chronic conditions (specifically hypertension, cardiovascular disease, pre-diabetes, and the diabetic population) are advantageous.
• Experience/courses in anything fitness-related related is a plus.

What We Value

• A passion for health, wellness, and helping others.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• The ability to work independently and perform well under pressure.
• A customer‑centric and empathetic approach to client care.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• A remote work environment.
• Payment of annual HPCSA registration fees or reimbursement for training courses of equivalent value.
• Collaboration with a supportive, inspiring team of dietitians.
• In‑house CPD point initiatives.
• An incredible company culture that values teamwork and shared success.

About The Contract

This is a 4‑month contract role with the potential to create meaningful impact in clients’ lives while growing your professional expertise. The working hours are not flexible and are from 08:00 – 18:00 Monday to Thursday (with two one‑hour lunch breaks) and 08:00 – 17:00 on a Friday (with a one‑hour lunch break).

Application Process

• A cover letter sharing your nutrition, fitness, or personal wellness journey.
• Your CV.
• A copy of your most recent HPCSA registration certificate.

Join us in empowering thousands of people to lead healthier, happier lives. Together, let’s create change.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Best10!