Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programmes that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Paramedic. Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner. Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner. Registration with the professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma. Grade 3: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP. Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma. Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) – 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) – 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Registered ECP– None. Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) – 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) – 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP’s -10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid code C1 driver’s license. Physical and mental fitness. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category. Computer literacy and skills.
Duties
Provide quality and efficient roadside to bedside definitive emergency care within defined emergency time frames within and across geographic and clinical service platforms. Make use of all communication tools as provided by the Employer to facilitate safe communication in relation to patient care protocols. Effectively maintaining Admin Function: complete manual and electronic patient care reports and trip authority log sheets. Maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and Equipment. Ensure effective communication with regards to patients, colleagues, other services and members of the Public. Provide effective support to the supervisor and participate in own wellbeing.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R321 372 per annum Grade 2: R397 308 per annum Grade 3: R487 014 per annum Grade 4: R570 267 per annum
Location
Emergency Medical Services, Metropole and Rural Districts
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
28 November 2025
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