TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Dietician-Durban

Empact Group

Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

The incumbent will be responsible to manage dietetic food services within the hospital kitchen in conjunction with the Manager, as well as manage all Health and Safety Audits.

Desirable education and experience:
  • Tertiary qualification in Dietetics
  • At least 2 years relevant experience
  • Previous Dietetics experience within a hospital environment is advantageous
  • Experience in hygiene control
  • Experience in menu analysis
  • Experience in therapeutic diets
  • Computer literate (MS Office)
Knowledge, skills and competencies:
  • Good knowledge of catering practices within a hospital environment
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Good presentation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Multi-lingual, advantageous
  • Ability to conduct on the job training with staff
  • Professionalism
  • Reliable, dependable
  • Creative Flair
  • Excellent customer services skills
Key areas of responsibilities:
  • Monitor and manage hygiene control, menu analysis and therapeutic diets
  • Monitor, uphold and manage hygiene standards at all times
  • Advise Catering Team on nutritional principles
  • Advise team with regards menu planning
  • Advise team with regards dietary plans and diet modifications
  • Advise team with regards food selection, food preparation and food quality
  • Consult with Clinical Dieticians and Medical team to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients
  • Ensure dietary norms are met

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information which you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and the security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 ("POPI").

About This Role

Career insights for Healthcare Social Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
R20,155/month
R14,627 to R27,065/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Speaking Active Listening Coordination
Common Technologies
Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS Medical procedure coding software Medical records software Google Meet Zoom Command Systems ComServe Database software Relational database software

Job Overview

Date Posted
02 Apr 2026
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Healthcare Social Workers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R20,155/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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