Dieticians and nutritionists

Dieticians and nutritionists assess, plan and implement programs to enhance the impact of food and nutrition on human health.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Dieticians and nutritionists - from R14 687 to R64 204 per month - 2026.
A Dieticians and nutritionists typically earns between R14 687 and R33 531 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between R20 089 and R44 743 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximize health benefits and reduce potential risks to health
Planning diets and menus, supervising the preparation and serving of meals, and monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in settings offering food services
Compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals, groups and communities based on nutritional values of food served or consumed
Planning and conducting nutrition assessments, intervention programmes, and education and training to improve nutritional levels among individuals and communities
Consulting with other health professionals and care providers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients
Developing and evaluating food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements
Conducting research on nutrition and disseminating the findings at scientific conferences and in other settings