Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/281
PARAMEDIC GRADE 1 TO 4 (EMS CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT) Chief
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 15–16
- Circular Post
- 27/281
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R334 227 per annum Grade 2: R413 199 per annum
Grade 3: R506 496 per annum
Grade 4: R593 079 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Emergency Medical Services
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R334 227 per annum Grade 2: R413 199 per annum
Grade 3: R506 496 per annum
Grade 4: R593 079 per annum
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 a 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 ECPs-10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Physical and mental fitness.
- Valid code C1 driver’s license.
- Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP).
- 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.
Duties
- Clinical Quality Assurance &
- Patient Safety: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive quality improvement frameworks to ensure consistent, high-standard emergency care delivery from roadside to bedside Establish and maintain robust clinical governance structures, including incident reporting systems, adverse event management, and patient safety protocols.
- Monitor and evaluate clinical performance against established emergency response timeframes and quality benchmarks across all service platforms.
- Coordinate systematic collection and analysis of patient feedback, complaints, compliments, and clinical outcomes to drive service improvements.
- Clinical Leadership &
- Professional Development: Provide strategic clinical leadership and mentorship to prehospital emergency care providers across all levels of service delivery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidencebased clinical protocols, care pathways, and operational guidelines Design and facilitate continuous professional development programs, including clinical coaching, skills enhancement, and competency assessments Establish clinical oversight mechanisms to support real-time decision-making and maintain clinical excellence standards.
- Quality Improvement Program Management: Design, implement, and evaluate targeted quality improvement initiatives based on current evidence, best practices, and local contextual needs.
- Coordinate cross-functional quality improvement projects involving clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders.
- Establish data-driven performance monitoring systems to track clinical outcomes, response times, and service effectiveness.
- Lead root cause analysis processes for clinical incidents and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Strategic Clinical Governance: Uphold and promote patient-centred care principles throughout all emergency medical service operations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and organisational policies across geographic and clinical service platforms.
- Develop and maintain clinical standards, protocols, and quality metrics that align with national emergency medical service guidelines.
- Provide clinical expertise and leadership input for strategic planning and service development initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement &
- Communication: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between clinical teams, management, and external healthcare partners.
- Represent the organisation in clinical governance forums, quality improvement networks, and professional development initiatives.
- Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, healthcare institutions, and community stakeholders to support integrated emergency care delivery.
- Prepare and present clinical performance reports, quality improvement outcomes, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Enquiries
Dr N Abdullah at (063) 780-1864 or email: Naseef.abdullah@westerncape.gov.za
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 27/281 : PARAMEDIC GRADE 1 TO 4 (EMS CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT)
Chief Directorate: Emergency And Clinical Support Service
SALARY : Grade 1: R334 227 per annum Grade 2: R413 199 per annum
Grade 3: R506 496 per annum
Grade 4: R593 079 per annum
CENTRE : Emergency Medical Services
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 a 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 ECPs-10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP. Inherent requirement of the job:
Physical and mental fitness. Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). 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.
DUTIES : Clinical Quality Assurance & Patient Safety: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive quality improvement frameworks to ensure
consistent, high-standard emergency care delivery from roadside to bedside
Establish and maintain robust clinical governance structures, including incident reporting systems, adverse event management, and patient safety protocols.
Monitor and evaluate clinical performance against established emergency response timeframes and quality benchmarks across all service platforms.
Coordinate systematic collection and analysis of patient feedback, complaints, compliments, and clinical outcomes to drive service improvements. Clinical
Leadership & Professional Development: Provide strategic clinical leadership and mentorship to prehospital emergency care providers across all levels of
service delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidencebased clinical protocols, care pathways, and operational guidelines Design and facilitate continuous professional development programs, including clinical
coaching, skills enhancement, and competency assessments Establish clinical oversight mechanisms to support real-time decision-making and maintain
clinical excellence standards. Quality Improvement Program Management:
Design, implement, and evaluate targeted quality improvement initiatives based on current evidence, best practices, and local contextual needs.
Coordinate cross-functional quality improvement projects involving clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders. Establish data-driven
performance monitoring systems to track clinical outcomes, response times, and service effectiveness. Lead root cause analysis processes for clinical
incidents and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. Strategic
Clinical Governance: Uphold and promote patient-centred care principles throughout all emergency medical service operations. Ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements, professional standards, and organisational policies across geographic and clinical service platforms. Develop and maintain clinical
standards, protocols, and quality metrics that align with national emergency medical service guidelines. Provide clinical expertise and leadership input for
strategic planning and service development initiatives. Stakeholder
Engagement & Communication: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between clinical teams, management, and external healthcare
partners. Represent the organisation in clinical governance forums, quality improvement networks, and professional development initiatives. Maintain
relationships with regulatory bodies, healthcare institutions, and community stakeholders to support integrated emergency care delivery. Prepare and
present clinical performance reports, quality improvement outcomes, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
ENQUIRIES : Dr N Abdullah at (063) 780-1864 or email: Naseef.abdullah@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also
apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and
proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only
applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must
apply for change in registration status).
Chief Directorate: Emergency And Clinical Support Service
SALARY : Grade 1: R334 227 per annum Grade 2: R413 199 per annum
Grade 3: R506 496 per annum
Grade 4: R593 079 per annum
CENTRE : Emergency Medical Services
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 a 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 ECPs-10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP. Inherent requirement of the job:
Physical and mental fitness. Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). 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.
DUTIES : Clinical Quality Assurance & Patient Safety: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive quality improvement frameworks to ensure
consistent, high-standard emergency care delivery from roadside to bedside
Establish and maintain robust clinical governance structures, including incident reporting systems, adverse event management, and patient safety protocols.
Monitor and evaluate clinical performance against established emergency response timeframes and quality benchmarks across all service platforms.
Coordinate systematic collection and analysis of patient feedback, complaints, compliments, and clinical outcomes to drive service improvements. Clinical
Leadership & Professional Development: Provide strategic clinical leadership and mentorship to prehospital emergency care providers across all levels of
service delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidencebased clinical protocols, care pathways, and operational guidelines Design and facilitate continuous professional development programs, including clinical
coaching, skills enhancement, and competency assessments Establish clinical oversight mechanisms to support real-time decision-making and maintain
clinical excellence standards. Quality Improvement Program Management:
Design, implement, and evaluate targeted quality improvement initiatives based on current evidence, best practices, and local contextual needs.
Coordinate cross-functional quality improvement projects involving clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders. Establish data-driven
performance monitoring systems to track clinical outcomes, response times, and service effectiveness. Lead root cause analysis processes for clinical
incidents and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. Strategic
Clinical Governance: Uphold and promote patient-centred care principles throughout all emergency medical service operations. Ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements, professional standards, and organisational policies across geographic and clinical service platforms. Develop and maintain clinical
standards, protocols, and quality metrics that align with national emergency medical service guidelines. Provide clinical expertise and leadership input for
strategic planning and service development initiatives. Stakeholder
Engagement & Communication: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between clinical teams, management, and external healthcare
partners. Represent the organisation in clinical governance forums, quality improvement networks, and professional development initiatives. Maintain
relationships with regulatory bodies, healthcare institutions, and community stakeholders to support integrated emergency care delivery. Prepare and
present clinical performance reports, quality improvement outcomes, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
ENQUIRIES : Dr N Abdullah at (063) 780-1864 or email: Naseef.abdullah@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also
apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and
proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only
applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must
apply for change in registration status).