Eastern Cape Government
Emergency Care Officer Grade 1-3 (40 Posts)
Department: Health | Location: Nelson Mandela Metro EMS | Effective Date: 2025-11-17
About the Employer
EASTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT
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Job Summary
This is a permanent position within the Emergency Medical Services Directorate. The role involves providing emergency medical care, transportation and basic administrative duties for patients across the Nelson Mandela Metro EMS.
Key Details
- Reference Number: ECHEALTH/ECO/NMM/MIN/41/11/2025
- Job Title: Emergency Care Officer Grade 1-3 (40 Posts)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Salary Range: R187 488 – R286 521 per annum (OSD)
- Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum (OSD)
- Grade 3: R217 983 – R286 521 per annum (OSD)
- Experience Required: 0 years
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medical care and transportation according to HPCSA protocols.
- Complete basic administration tasks, including patient records, vehicle checklists and log sheets.
- Maintain and clean all medical equipment, vehicles and base station facilities.
- Facilitate inter‑facility transfers of patients as required.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 1
- National Senior Certificate.
- Successful completion of an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course allowing registration with HPCSA as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA).
- Registered with the HPCSA as a BAA.
- Knowledge of Basic Life Support protocols.
- Valid Code 10 driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s profile (PDP).
Grade 3
- Successful completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course allowing registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
- Registered with the HPCSA as an AEA.
- Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols.
- Valid Code 10 driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s profile (PDP).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the official recruitment portal below:
Enquiries
Ms D Davids
Tel: 041 391 8164
Email: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za