CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Dietetics Department focuses on building and maintaining excellent academic standards in theoretical and practical application.   The core purpose for the Laboratory Technician: Dietetics is to be responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the food laboratory and stores, assist with the planning and execution of food practical work and orders for food practical work in all modules of the division, including functions.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Keep the food laboratory and stores clean, neat and stocked according to guidelines given.
• Ensure that all necessary ingredients and equipment are ordered, received and available for practical work and functions.
• Assist Lecturers during practical work and functions.
• Supervise students at practical sites off campus.
• Take responsibility for security, health and safety in the division.
• Conduct other administrative duties as necessary.
• Offer practical classes as needed.
• Offer theoretical lectures as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent food preparation knowledge and skills.
• Good administrative and organizational knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good security, health and safety knowledge.
• Excellent computer skills (MSWord, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet).
• Good lecturing skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

A BSc degree in Dietetics (four years)

Registration

Registered as a Dietitian with the HPCSA

Experience

Minimum of 24 months’ experience working as a dietitian.  Working in food service and food production in a large industrial kitchen and/or educational kitchen environment (including experience in administrative duties), will be an advantage.

Certificate/License

First Aid Certificate, Level 1 or Level 2

Valid driver’s license is required (a PDP will be an added advantage)

Work hours

Be able to work after hours and weekends during functions and practicals as required

Competency-Based Assessment

Please note that candidates who are invited for an interview will be expected to undergo a competency-based assessment of skills.  Candidates will be given sufficient time to prepare for this.

APPLICANT INFORMATION AND CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Kindly submit a cover letter which details of your exact skills match against the post requirements

Please provide your detailed CV that lists your HPCSA number and certified copies of your qualifications, First Aid certificate and driver’s     Please note the no late applications will be accepted

Disclaimer:

  No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (14 May 2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.