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Job Requirements
Grade 1: Successful completion of an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA (Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Grade 3: Successful completion of an Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA (Health Professional Council of South Africa) as Ambulance Emergency Assistant. A Valid Code 10 Drivers Licence with Professional Drivers Permit (PrDP). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as Basic Life Support (BLS). Grade 3: None after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Ambulance Emergency Assistant.
Duties
Conduct scene safety checks, assess patients (primary & secondary surveys), identify immediate life threats, and initiate appropriate care within their scope. Provide necessary stabilization (e.g., oxygen, splinting, immobilization) and safely transport patients to appropriate healthcare facilities. Accurately relay patient condition and treatments provided to higher-level practitioners or receiving healthcare teams, including verbal and written handovers. Complete patient report forms and incident logs clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner. Conduct daily vehicle and equipment checks; ensure adequate stock levels; maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of all equipment. Adhere to infection control protocols (hand hygiene, PPE use, cleaning of equipment and vehicles). Identify hazards, ensure personal and patient safety, assist in managing the scene, and provide support in crowd control and patient movement. Maintain professional behaviour, demonstrate empathy and respect, follow HPCSA guidelines and ethical standards at all times. Work effectively as part of a crew or larger EMS team; assist higher-level practitioners as needed; support integrated emergency services (e.g., fire, police). Participate in ongoing training, refresher courses, and skills maintenance activities to remain competent and registered.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R187 488 per annum Grade 3: R217 983 per annum
Location
Upington (X2
How to Apply
EMS District Manager, ZF Mgcawu Health District – Mr. DW Fortuin at 074 230 8709, Sub-District Manager – Mr. M Du Plessis at 072 065 7647, Sub-District Manager – Mr. AR Malo at 073 578 0646. 188
Please post or courier your application to: The Department of Health: Frances Baard Health District; 119 Green Street; Riviera, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at the Registry Office at the Frances Baard Health District Office, Green street, Old West End Hospital or emailed to: ncHealthHR-FBD@ncpg.gov.za
Apply Before:
3/27/2026
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Additional Information
All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.