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A job opportunity

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: MHS395/2025
  Brackengate Transitional Care Facility,
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA (Health Professions council of South Africa) as a Dietician
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Good interpersonal skills, leadership and communication skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point). Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant Acts and Public Service Policies and Procedures. Good problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills. Appropriate, clinical experience as a Dietician in an acute hospital or rehabilitative environment. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to problem solve, organise and prioritize patient treatment/discharge plans.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in respect of RSA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of RSA-qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of RSA-qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.
 
Enquiries:
Mr Erle Smith, tel. no (021) 834 5848
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical 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 to candidates 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 similar vacant 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.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
To deliver a comprehensive Dietetic Service to clients (patients) inclusive of the promotion of optimal growth and development, provision of optimal nutritional care. Support in the management and prevention of disease related illness, provide support to the food service Manager / Supervisor for specialised nutritional needs and effectively manage resource for provisioning of Dietetic Services. Assessment and treatment of patients that is referred to Brackengate Intermediate Care Facility with nutritional needs in the medical, post-surgical, rehabilitative, TB and palliative wards. Be responsible for administration related to patient care as well as departmental administration. Management of financial resources and assets in allocated work area. Effective support in the multidisciplinary context and to the management team.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work as a Dietician within the multidisciplinary team at a transitional care facility.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 397 233 - R 454 191 per annum, Grade 2: R 463 941 - R 529 221 per annum, Grade 3: R 543 099 - R 657 507 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
7/4/2025 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: 7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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