Dietician - Western Cape Healthcare

Job Details

Fedics

Full Time

Cape Town

About Us

Passionate About Nutrition? Dedicated to Improving Health and Wellbeing? Fedics Healthwise Western Cape is seeking a qualified and experienced Dietician to join our team in the Western Cape. As a leading provider of healthcare catering and nutrition services, we are looking for a passionate professional who can improve patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition, dietary management, and nutritional support. If you are a registered Dietician with a passion for healthcare, food, and making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we would like to hear from you. As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity . We specialise in Catering , Facilities Management , Cleaning and Hygiene , Pest Control , Protection , Energy , Procurement , Workspace Design , Engineering, Remote Camps , and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure menus comply with nutritional requirements.
• Provide nutritional education to patients, residents, staff, and stakeholders.
• Review and approve menus, recipes, and portion standards.
• Support healthcare facilities in achieving nutritional and food service excellence.
• Assist with healthcare audits, quality assurance initiatives, and compliance requirements.
• Review food service operations to ensure adherence to best-practice standards.
• Train, coach, and develop Front of House teams on patient interaction, meal service standards, special dietary requirements, presentation, portion control, allergen awareness, and customer service excellence.
• Partner with Catering Managers and operational teams to enhance the patient dining experience and overall client satisfaction.

Skills and Competencies

• Nutritional Management Expertise
• Nutritional Assessment and Planning
• Training and Facilitation Skills
• Menu Analysis and Development
• Patient-Centred Care
• Healthcare Compliance
• Attention to Detail
• Communication and Relationship Management
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Professionalism and Integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or equivalent qualification
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as a Dietician
• Previous experience within a healthcare, hospital, retirement, clinical, or healthcare food service environment
• Experience training and developing Front of House and food service teams
• Sound knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and nutritional assessments
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, quality standards, and food service operations
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong administrative and report-writing abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport advantageous