Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/105 · Ref EMSUTHUK

EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER:(ILS)/ECA GRADE3

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

  • CentreUthukela District Office
  • ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 15 days remaining

Job details

Circular
28 of 2026
Page No.
23–24
Circular Post
28/105
Reference number
EMSUTHUK
Department
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Centre
Uthukela District Office
Salary
R226 701 per annum. Plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)
Closing date
24 August 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R226 701 per annum. Plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 with science subjects.
  • Intermediate Life Support Certificate (AEA).
  • Current registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant.
  • Current registration with HPCSA (Valid card will be accepted, deposit slip will not be accepted).
  • Unendorsed drivers, s license code C1 with a professional driving permit (receipt of renewal will not be accepted) Computer Certificate- Ms Office (Word, Excel, Outlook &
  • PowerPoint) will be an added advantage Current Registration with SANC.
  • Valid Driver’s License – Code 8 plus.
  • Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of experience/ service certificate endorsed by HR Department Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Report writing.
  • Knowledge on District Health Systems.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulation and policies.
  • An understanding of challenges facing the Public Health sector.
  • Ability to translate and transform objectives into practical plan.
  • Leadership, organisational, decision-making and problem-solving abilities within the DHS framework.

Duties

  • The incumbents of these posts will report to the EMS shift leader: Emergency Medical Services and will be responsible to provide pre-hospital treatment within the scope of Basic Life Support and transport patients to an appropriate health facility to minimize the loss of lives.
  • The ideal candidate must: Possess knowledge of Intermediate Life Support Protocol understand EMS and its line of business.
  • Possess knowledge of Basic Medical rescue.
  • Possess knowledge of Rules and Regulations of Road Traffic Ordinance.
  • Possess good communication skills.
  • Have practical Patience Management skills.
  • Could implement emergency procedures.
  • Can work under pressure.
  • Be able to operate in any EMS environment i.e.
  • Emergency Ambulances Obstetrics ambulance, inter-facility ambulances, communication Centres, Rescue or Patient, Transport services as per the allocation or deployment by the management of EMS.
  • Be flexible to be deployed to any shifty as per service delivery needs.
  • Be available for the Disaster Relief Emergency deployments nationally and/or internationally.
  • ENQURIES : Mr.ET Kubheka Tel No: (036) 638 4816

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

: All Applications Should Be Forwarded To: The Human Resource Manager: UThukela Health District Office, Private Bag X9958, Ladysmith, 3370 OR Hand Deliver to: 32 Lyell Street, Ladysmith 3370 or email your application UthukelaDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

Notes and Z83 guidance

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted:

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POST 28/105 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER:(ILS)/ECA GRADE3 REF NO: EMSUTHUK (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R226 701 per annum. Plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional) and Housing Allowance (Employee must meet prescribed requirements)
CENTRE : Uthukela District Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 with science subjects. Intermediate Life Support Certificate (AEA). Current registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant. Current registration with HPCSA (Valid card will be accepted, deposit slip will not be accepted). Unendorsed drivers, s
license code C1 with a professional driving permit (receipt of renewal will not be accepted) Computer Certificate- Ms Office (Word, Excel, Outlook &
PowerPoint) will be an added advantage Current Registration with SANC. Valid
Driver’s License – Code 8 plus. Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of experience/ service certificate endorsed by HR Department
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Report writing. Knowledge on District Health
Systems. Knowledge of relevant regulation and policies. An understanding of challenges facing the Public Health sector. Ability to translate and transform
objectives into practical plan. Leadership, organisational, decision-making and problem-solving abilities within the DHS framework.
DUTIES : The incumbents of these posts will report to the EMS shift leader: Emergency Medical Services and will be responsible to provide pre-hospital treatment
within the scope of Basic Life Support and transport patients to an appropriate health facility to minimize the loss of lives. The ideal candidate must: Possess
knowledge of Intermediate Life Support Protocol understand EMS and its line of business. Possess knowledge of Basic Medical rescue. Possess knowledge
of Rules and Regulations of Road Traffic Ordinance. Possess good communication skills. Have practical Patience Management skills. Could
implement emergency procedures. Can work under pressure. Be able to operate in any EMS environment i.e. Emergency Ambulances Obstetrics
ambulance, inter-facility ambulances, communication Centres, Rescue or
Patient, Transport services as per the allocation or deployment by the management of EMS. Be flexible to be deployed to any shifty as per service
delivery needs. Be available for the Disaster Relief Emergency deployments nationally and/or internationally.
ENQURIES : Mr.ET Kubheka Tel No: (036) 638 4816
APPLICATIONS : : All Applications Should Be Forwarded To: The Human Resource Manager: UThukela Health District Office, Private Bag X9958, Ladysmith, 3370 OR Hand
Deliver to: 32 Lyell Street, Ladysmith 3370 or email your application
UthukelaDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM
NOTE : This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the
Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all
Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to
apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted:
Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any
Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za.The application form (Z83) must be completed in full and accompanied by a detailed
Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the
day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83
and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities
should feel free to apply for these posts. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit
records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Failure to comply will result in the application not being
considered”. Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an
interview. African Males are encouraged to apply due to employment equity target. Please note that due to financial constraint no resettlement fees will be
considered for payment to the candidates who are offered the positions. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 24 August 2026

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