Laboratory Technician Dietetics Health Sciences

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 planned, 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 department.
• Conduct other administrative duties as necessary.
• Offer practical classes as needed and offer theoretical lectures as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

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

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

A BSc degree in Dietetics (four years)

Registration

Current registered as a Dietitian with the HPCSA

Experience

Minimum of 12 months’ experience working as a dietitian, after community service. Working in food service and food production in a large industrial kitchen and/or educational kitchen environment (including experience in administrative duties) and/or working in a culinary institution, 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.