TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Dietician

Empact Group
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable National Dietician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing dietetic food services within the hospital kitchen in collaboration with the Manager, as well as overseeing all Health and Safety Audits.

Desirable education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
  • At least 3 years relevant experience
  • Previous Dietetics experience within a hospital environment is advantageous
  • Experience in hygiene control
  • Experience in menu analysisExperience 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 timesAdvise Catering Teams on nutritional principles
  • Advise teams with regards menu planning
  • Advise teams with regards dietary plans and diet modifications
  • Advise teams 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
  • Ability to work independently and travel to multiple locations within the region
  • Valid Driver's license and reliable vehicle

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. 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").

Job Overview

Date Posted
07 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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