4 June 2026 Mpumalanga Department Of Health Closing 5 June 2026

Dietician Grade 1

Retail, Healthcare / Pharmacy

Minimum Requirements

  • Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus BSc Dietetics Degree.
  • Registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician (2026).
  • Grade 1: SA qualified employees: none experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of employees who performed Community Service as required in SA.
  • Foreign qualified employees: one (1) year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa.
  • Hospital experience and extensive knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety will be an added advantage.
  • Good interpersonal Skills, written, verbal and presentation Skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability and willingness to travel.
  • Good interpersonal relationship, Leadership skill.
  • Valid drivers’ licence.

Responsibilities

  • Render preventative Nutrition Services (including growth monitoring, education, etc) in the surrounding clinics.
  • Diet prescriptions for patients.
  • Help with food management of the hospital.
  • Participate in quality Improvement Programmes.
  • Rendering of nutritional counselling services.
  • Prescription and authorization of special diet products.
  • Implementation of guidelines for the maintenance of healthy nutritional practices.
  • Compilation and implementation of information pamphlets on nutrition.
  • Plan and implement a suitable programme for an individual or group.
How to apply