Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

About The Discipline

Dietitians play a key role in creating a healthier world through science-driven nutrition care. Dietitians promote health, and prevent and manage disease conditions, through comprehensive dietary strategies. They assess nutritional needs, provide dietary management, support hospitalized patients requiring specialized nutrition, and design community-based nutrition programmes. The four-year Bachelor of Science In Dietetics and Human Nutrition equips students with essential knowledge and practical skills through clinical placements and community outreach, preparing them to make a positive impact in various settings. Graduates, once registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), can work in the public or private sectors as well as in private practice. 

Get to know Our Discipline

We take this opportunity to Welcome our Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition which joined the CHS Family Last year. This video will introduce you to the Discipline, their staff and students…all based on our PMB campus.

Academic Staff

Professor Kirthee Pillay

Prof.

Kirthee Pillay

Academic Leader|Associate Professor
dr Cara Biggs

Dr.

Chara Biggs

Lecturer
Dr Laurencia Govender

Dr.

Laurencia Govender

Senior Lecturer
Dr Blessing Mkhwanazi

Dr.

Blessing Mkhwanazi

Lecturer
Dr Bongi Mabaso

Dr.

Bongekile Mabaso

Lecturer
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Mrs.

Joanne Galliers

Clinical Supervisor|Fourth year Dietetics & Human Nutrition co-ordinato
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Mrs.

Joanne Lerwick

Clinical Supervisor: Food Service Manageme

Professional Services Staff

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Megan Dimitriades

Dietetic Teaching Assistant – Clinical

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Elsie Correia

Senior Technician

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Nobuhle Ntuli

Technician

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Thabisile Memela

Laboratory Assistant