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Zante Bensch

@zantebensch

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Registered dietitian delivering evidence-based clinical nutrition and medical writing.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to grow in evidence-based clinical nutrition while contributing to medical communications—developing high-quality healthcare materials, translating research into practical guidance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

I’m a Registered Dietitian (RD(SA)) with an MSc in Nutrition (cum laude), grounded in scientific research, data analysis, and evidence-based writing. I’m confident interpreting complex clinical and biochemical data and translating it into clear, structured, and scientifically rigorous content that supports better care.

In my Community Service Dietitian role at Montebello Hospital, I delivered medical nutrition therapy and individualised dietary interventions, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care plans. I also led nutrition education and health promotion initiatives and supported food service operations with adherence to nutrition and safety standards—experiences that strengthened my ability to communicate, apply, and document evidence consistently.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Community Service Dietitian

Montebello Hospital

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Delivered medical nutrition therapy and individualised dietary interventions across clinical wards. Provided community nutrition education, supported food service operations, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimise evidence-based patient care.

Patient Counselling Nutrition Education Food Service Management

Sport Shooting Coach

Potchefstroom Gimnasium

Jan 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Coached and organised school-level sport shooting programmes, managing team logistics, schedules, and competitions. Coordinated programme delivery to support consistent participation and performance readiness.

Coaching Scheduling Competition Organisation Sports Programme Coordination Student Mentoring Leadership Event Logistics

Student Assistant

North-West University

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Assisted with food service management practicals and provided academic support. Invigilated oral examinations for Nutrition Research and Nutrition Therapy modules to support assessment delivery.

Food Service Management Nutrition Research Student Support Academic Integrity

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

North-West University

Master of Science in Nutrition, Nutrition

2024 - 2025

Grade: Cum Laude

Earned a Master of Science in Nutrition (cum laude) with a research focus on the association of fibrinogen and plasma clot properties with vascular structure and function in young adults (African-PREDICT Study). Conducted statistical analysis of biochemical and vascular markers and synthesized findings into a structured dissertation and academic outputs.