CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The Human Nutrition and 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.

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

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, acquired, 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

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

CORE COMPETENCIES

Excellent food preparation knowledge and skills

Good administrative and organizational knowledge and skills

Excellent communication skills

Good security, health and safety knowledge

Good lecturing skills

Excellent computer skills (MSWord, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet)

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

A BSc degree in Dietetics (four years)

Registration

Registered as a Dietitian with the HPCSA

Experience

Minimum of 12 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.

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

APPLICANT INFORMATION AND CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (3 September 2021).  

Kindly submit a cover table showing your exact skills match against the post requirements

Please provide a detailed CV that lists your HPCSA number and provide certified copies of your qualifications, First Aid certificate and driver''s license.

Closing date:      Please note the no late applications will be accepted and candidates who do not submit all of the documents cannot be considered

Disclaimer:

No applicant would be allo