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Dietician Grade 1 to 3
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: RXH42/2025
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Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
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| Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Dietician. |
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| 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 vacant similar posts within the Department of Health & Wellness, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. |
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| Computer literacy. Extensive therapeutic nutrition knowledge to manage patients in tertiary facility. Adequate knowledge of pediatric nutritional products to determine appropriate nutritional prescription for patients within a tertiary setting. Good writing and communication skills. Proficiency in administrative systems and computer literacy skills. Good supervisory roles with extensive knowledge to provide necessary training. |
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| Deliver comprehensive nutritional services to all patients at a tertiary level that includes screening, assessment, analysing diet, prescribing nutritional plan based on calculated nutritional requirements and ongoing monitoring to ensure that the nutrition plan is executed. Actively participate in clinical ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meeting discussions to ensure collaboration with all health professionals. Collaborate with all staff in hospital to ensure the nutritional plan is implemented. Counsel patients effectively on specialised nutrition related to their medical / surgical nutritional therapy. Provide appropriate referral procedures for patients qualifying for provincial programs and/or being transferred to other facilities. Contribute to Dietetic department administration functions to ensure effective service delivery. Support all forms of training as required in an academic facility. Participate in departmental quality improvement audits and ensure ongoing professional development to maintain high standards of Dietetic Department. |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Dietician. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as 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 Dietician, in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as 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 Dietician. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Dietician in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. |
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| Ms S Cader, tel. no. (021) 658-5471 (Shihaam.Cader@westerncape.gov.za) |
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| Registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician. |
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| Willingness to work overtime. |
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Remuneration:
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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).
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Starting Date:
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7/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
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