Dietician Grade 1 to 3

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Dietician Grade 1 to 3

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: MHS834/2025

Macassar CDC, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Competencies (Knowledge/ Skills):

Thorough knowledge and exposure to all aspects relating to Dietetics. Good interpersonal, communication, counselling and organisational skills. Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Teams. Facilitation, presentation and project coordination skills. Sound knowledge of INP & nutrition policies.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Willingness to conduct outreaches to local clinics, community day/ health centres and communities. Valid Code B/EB driver's license. Willingness to work overtime.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dietician.

Experience:

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in Dietetics in respect of RSA qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Dietetics in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Dietetics in respect of SA qualified employees. Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Dietetics in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in Dietetics in respect of SA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Dietetics in respect of foreign qualified employees.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Managing burden of disease by improving nutrition in the early life and late life course to all patients. Provide community outreach, conduct projects and activities by rendering a therapeutic service Capacitated workforce. Provide in-service training and mentoring of all categories of personnel and students on nutrition related topics to. General administration including assisting with planning, reporting activities conducted, and monitoring of nutritional programmes.

Enquiries:

Ms. G Viana

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written practical test and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant Dietician posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.

Registration With A Professional Council:

Registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician.

Remuneration:

Grade 1: R per annum; Grade 2: R per annum; Grade 3: R per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:

12/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Closing date: 1/9/2026 12:00:00 AM