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Ems Shift Leader Grade 3 To 6 (Rural) ( X4 Posts)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

EMS, Garden Route District (Uniondale) Overberg District (Barrydale) West Coast District (Vredendal) Central Karoo (Beaufort West Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 16 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number Not advertised separately
DPSA post POST39/373
Company / organisation DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Location EMS, Garden Route District (Uniondale) Overberg District (Barrydale) West Coast District (Vredendal) Central Karoo (Beaufort West
Salary Grade 3: R348 636 p.a. Grade 4: R413 199 p.a. Grade 5: R499 311 p.a. Grade 6: R613 020 p.a.
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 16 Nov 2026

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Overview

Effective pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care and response to incidences when required. Ensure effective supervision and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and equipment in line with the Financial and Fleet directives.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA)
  • Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
  • Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic
  • Grade 6: Successful completion of the B -Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
  • Registration with a professional council: Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA
  • Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECT
  • Grade 5: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic
  • Grade 6: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECP
  • Experience: Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA)
  • Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
  • Grade 5: Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP)
  • Grade 6: Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Current registration with HPCSA as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP
  • Valid code C1 driver’s license
  • Current Professional driver’s permit
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellen t knowledge of all levels of Emergency Care protocols
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy in the MS Office package
  • Report writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Effective pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care and response to incidences when required
  • Ensure effective supervision and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and equipment in line with the Financial and Fleet directives
  • Ensure effective report writing with regards to accident and incident reports, loss and theft control incidents and safety incidents
  • Ensure effective communication with regards to patients, colleagues, other services, and members of the Public
  • Supervise and manage rostered shifts and personnel in line with People Management policies and practices
  • Provide an effective administrative support to the Supervisor when required

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur Tel No: (028) 312-3219 / Mr M Jacobs Tel No: (028) 284-9100 EMS Garden Route District Office Mr J Jansen Tel No: (044) 802-2517 / Ms L. Jacobs Tel No: (044) 802-2521 EMS West Coast District Office – Mr E. Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853 / Ms S. Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853 EMS Central Karoo District Office – Mr J. Jansen Tel No: (023) 449-8202 / Ms L. Fortuin Tel No: (023) 449 8209

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