PARAMEDIC GRADE 3 TO 4 (EMS CRITICAL CARE TEAM) (X2 POSTS) Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Emergency Medical Services | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 25/585
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Emergency Medical Services
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Salary: Grade 3: R506 496 per annum Grade 4: R593 079 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Salary
Grade 3: R506 496 per annum Grade 4: R593 079 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: 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 a professional council: 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 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 requirement of the job: Appropriate experience in operational frontline work, with Critical Care Inter hospital transfer experience.
- Valid code C1 driver’s license.
- Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP).
- Physical and mental fitness.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy and skills.
- ACLS and PALS certifications required.
- Previous Critical Care retrieval required.
Duties
- To perform advanced medical interventions, manage complex medical emergencies, and provide interfacility transport for critically ill or injured patients.
- 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: Maintained accurate patient records using electronic patient care report (EPCR) and comply with all CCT regulatory unit standards. -Patient Care Excellence – Maintain consistently high-quality patient care standards across the entire service by delivering continuous, effective, and holistic pre-hospital emergency care to the Western Cape public.
- Clinical Leadership &
- Development – Participate in 50% CCT CME sessions.
- Participate in 50% of CCT clinical practical sessions.
- Participate in 50% of CCT Clinical discussion and review/ M&M sessions.
- Uphold your CCT Portfolio of Evidence (POE).
- Pass CCT Annual written exam (1x remedial).
- Pass CCT Annual practical exam (1x remedial). -Strategic Implementation – Promote patient-centred practices across the full spectrum of EMS within WCGHW.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders within the health ecosystem to deliver effective evidence-based patient care.
- Provide strong clinical leadership throughout the organisation to drive continuous improvement.
- Performance Management.
- Monitor service delivery against established emergency timeframes and quality benchmarks.
- Evaluate and enhance clinical practices through systematic oversight and feedback mechanisms.
- Drive organisational excellence through strategic leadership and clinical governance.
Enquiries
Mr B Klein Tel No: (021) 508-4523- or email: Bradley.klein@westerncape.gov.za
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 25/585 : PARAMEDIC GRADE 3 TO 4 (EMS CRITICAL CARE TEAM) (X2 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Service
SALARY : Grade 3: R506 496 per annum Grade 4: R593 079 per annum
CENTRE : Emergency Medical Services
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: 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 a professional council: 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 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 requirement of the
job: Appropriate experience in operational frontline work, with Critical Care Inter hospital transfer experience. Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional
driver’s permit (PrDP). Physical and mental fitness. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category. Good communication and
interpersonal skills. Computer literacy and skills. ACLS and PALS certifications required. Previous Critical Care retrieval required.
DUTIES : To perform advanced medical interventions, manage complex medical emergencies, and provide interfacility transport for critically ill or injured
patients. 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: Maintained accurate patient records using electronic patient care report (EPCR) and comply with all CCT
regulatory unit standards. -Patient Care Excellence – Maintain consistently high-quality patient care standards across the entire service by delivering
continuous, effective, and holistic pre-hospital emergency care to the Western
Cape public. Clinical Leadership & Development – Participate in 50% CCT
CME sessions. Participate in 50% of CCT clinical practical sessions.
Participate in 50% of CCT Clinical discussion and review/ M&M sessions.
Uphold your CCT Portfolio of Evidence (POE). Pass CCT Annual written exam
(1x remedial). Pass CCT Annual practical exam (1x remedial). -Strategic
Implementation – Promote patient-centred practices across the full spectrum of
EMS within WCGHW. Collaborated with various stakeholders within the health ecosystem to deliver effective evidence-based patient care. Provide strong
clinical leadership throughout the organisation to drive continuous improvement. Performance Management. Monitor service delivery against
established emergency timeframes and quality benchmarks. Evaluate and enhance clinical practices through systematic oversight and feedback
mechanisms. Drive organisational excellence through strategic leadership and clinical governance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Klein Tel No: (021) 508-4523- or email: Bradley.klein@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
SALARY : Grade 3: R506 496 per annum Grade 4: R593 079 per annum
CENTRE : Emergency Medical Services
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: 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 a professional council: 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 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 requirement of the
job: Appropriate experience in operational frontline work, with Critical Care Inter hospital transfer experience. Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional
driver’s permit (PrDP). Physical and mental fitness. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category. Good communication and
interpersonal skills. Computer literacy and skills. ACLS and PALS certifications required. Previous Critical Care retrieval required.
DUTIES : To perform advanced medical interventions, manage complex medical emergencies, and provide interfacility transport for critically ill or injured
patients. 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: Maintained accurate patient records using electronic patient care report (EPCR) and comply with all CCT
regulatory unit standards. -Patient Care Excellence – Maintain consistently high-quality patient care standards across the entire service by delivering
continuous, effective, and holistic pre-hospital emergency care to the Western
Cape public. Clinical Leadership & Development – Participate in 50% CCT
CME sessions. Participate in 50% of CCT clinical practical sessions.
Participate in 50% of CCT Clinical discussion and review/ M&M sessions.
Uphold your CCT Portfolio of Evidence (POE). Pass CCT Annual written exam
(1x remedial). Pass CCT Annual practical exam (1x remedial). -Strategic
Implementation – Promote patient-centred practices across the full spectrum of
EMS within WCGHW. Collaborated with various stakeholders within the health ecosystem to deliver effective evidence-based patient care. Provide strong
clinical leadership throughout the organisation to drive continuous improvement. Performance Management. Monitor service delivery against
established emergency timeframes and quality benchmarks. Evaluate and enhance clinical practices through systematic oversight and feedback
mechanisms. Drive organisational excellence through strategic leadership and clinical governance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Klein Tel No: (021) 508-4523- or email: Bradley.klein@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.