CHIEF DIETETICS (CLINICAL TUTOR) GRADE 1-3

Appropriate qualification (National Diploma/Degree in Dietetics) that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Dietician. A Masters qualification will be an added advantage. Registration with HPCSA as a Dietitian. Additional requirements: sound knowledge in food services and community nutrition. Knowledge, skills and Competencies required: Knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations, policies, strategies, guidelines, and protocols within the department of health that impact on nutrition outcomes. Comprehensive knowledge of current dietetics practice, professional ethics, and healthcare delivery systems. Thorough understanding of HPCSA accreditation standards, specifically those related to supervised experiential learning and core competencies. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders (students, faculty, preceptors, and administrators). Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage complex scheduling and administrative tasks. Proficiency in standard office software and experience utilizing learning management systems (LMS) and student tracking software. Ability to work in multi- disciplinary environment

Identify, negotiate, and maintain affiliation agreements (Memoranda of Understanding) with a variety of appropriate clinical, community, food service, and research settings to provide comprehensive supervised practice experiences. Recruit, train, orient, and evaluate clinical supervisors. Conduct regular site visits and evaluations of rotation sites and clinical supervisors to ensure the quality and consistency of student learning experiences and adherence to programme objectives. Coordinate the placement of students in training sites ensuring all students complete the required number of hours in diverse settings. Develop and conduct comprehensive orientation sessions for students prior to the start of their supervised practice rotations. Serve as the primary departmental contact for students during their clinical placements, providing guidance, addressing concerns, and mediating issues between the student and the site supervisors. Implement, monitor, and manage the student evaluation process, including mid- point and final evaluations completed by supervisors and reflective assignments completed by students. Collaborate with relevant staff members to integrate clinical learning objectives with coursework, ensuring a seamless transition from classroom to practice. Maintain meticulous records of student placements, supervised practice hours, supervisor training, and student performance data, fulfilling accreditation requirements. Participate actively in program review, assessment, and accreditation activities, specifically providing data and narrative related to the supervised experiential learning component. Participate in staff training program in the unit. Provide optimal nutritional care to patients. May teach one or more courses related to clinical skills, professional practice, or preparation, as assigned by the Head of Department. Market and promote Dietetic services and contribute towards research.

Ms L Mabanga Tel no 041 405 2348

must be submitted electronically via email to: [email protected]

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021 e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e- recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. Enquiries: Mr S. Meligana (071 689 6162) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: [email protected] MANEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 22 of 2026, Post 22/367