Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/232
EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1 AND 3 (VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS) (X7 POSTS) Chief
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 15–16
- Circular Post
- 28/232
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 24 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 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R194 988 per annum Grade 3: R226 701 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
- Metropole District Cape Winelands District Central Karoo District Garden Route District Overberg District West Coast District Emergency Medical Services
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R194 988 per annum Grade 3: R226 701 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
- Grade 1: Successful completion of an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA).
- Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an BAA.
- Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA.
- Experience: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a BAA or AEA.
- Inherent requirement of the job: 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. -Good communication and interpersonal 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.
Enquiries
- EMS Southern District Office – Mr M Mdzeke Tel No: (021) 374-2316
- Mr K Ndiki Tel No: (021) 374-2316/7 EMS Eastern District Office – Mr M Petersen Tel No: (0210 361-6568
- Ms N Mlatsha Tel No: (021) 816-8807 EMS West Coast District Office – Mr E Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853
- Ms S Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853 EMS Cape Winelands District Office – Mr I Naidoo Tel No: (023) 346-6000
- Ms A Botha Tel No: (023) 346-6022 EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur Tel No: (028) 312-3219
- Mr M Jacobs Tel No: (028) 284-9100; EMS Garden Route District Office – Mr J Jansen Tel No: (044) 802-2517
- Ms L Jacobs Tel No: (044) 802-2521; EMS Central Karoo District Office – Mr J Jansen Tel No: (023) 449-8202
- Ms L Fortuin Tel No: (023) 449-8209
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Applications are submitted online via 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.
- Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo a practical assessment.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 28/232 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1 AND 3 (VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS) (X7 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Service
SALARY : Grade 1: R194 988 per annum Grade 3: R226 701 per annum
CENTRE : Metropole District Cape Winelands District
Central Karoo District
Garden Route District
Overberg District
West Coast District
Emergency Medical Services
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as
Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 1: Successful completion of an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the
HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South
Africa as an BAA. Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA. Experience: None after registration with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a BAA or AEA. Inherent requirement of the job: 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. -Good communication and interpersonal 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.
ENQUIRIES : EMS Southern District Office – Mr M Mdzeke Tel No: (021) 374-2316 / Mr K Ndiki Tel No: (021) 374-2316/7
EMS Eastern District Office – Mr M Petersen Tel No: (0210 361-6568 / Ms N
Mlatsha Tel No: (021) 816-8807
EMS West Coast District Office – Mr E Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853 / Ms S
Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853
EMS Cape Winelands District Office – Mr I Naidoo Tel No: (023) 346-6000 / Ms
A Botha Tel No: (023) 346-6022
EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur Tel No: (028) 312-3219/ Mr M
Jacobs Tel No: (028) 284-9100;
EMS Garden Route District Office – Mr J Jansen Tel No: (044) 802-2517 / Ms
L Jacobs Tel No: (044) 802-2521; EMS Central Karoo District Office – Mr J
Jansen Tel No: (023) 449-8202 / Ms L Fortuin Tel No: (023) 449-8209
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. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo a practical assessment.
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Service
SALARY : Grade 1: R194 988 per annum Grade 3: R226 701 per annum
CENTRE : Metropole District Cape Winelands District
Central Karoo District
Garden Route District
Overberg District
West Coast District
Emergency Medical Services
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as
Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 1: Successful completion of an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the
HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South
Africa as an BAA. Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA. Experience: None after registration with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a BAA or AEA. Inherent requirement of the job: 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. -Good communication and interpersonal 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.
ENQUIRIES : EMS Southern District Office – Mr M Mdzeke Tel No: (021) 374-2316 / Mr K Ndiki Tel No: (021) 374-2316/7
EMS Eastern District Office – Mr M Petersen Tel No: (0210 361-6568 / Ms N
Mlatsha Tel No: (021) 816-8807
EMS West Coast District Office – Mr E Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853 / Ms S
Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853
EMS Cape Winelands District Office – Mr I Naidoo Tel No: (023) 346-6000 / Ms
A Botha Tel No: (023) 346-6022
EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur Tel No: (028) 312-3219/ Mr M
Jacobs Tel No: (028) 284-9100;
EMS Garden Route District Office – Mr J Jansen Tel No: (044) 802-2517 / Ms
L Jacobs Tel No: (044) 802-2521; EMS Central Karoo District Office – Mr J
Jansen Tel No: (023) 449-8202 / Ms L Fortuin Tel No: (023) 449-8209
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. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo a practical assessment.