EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GR1-GR3 in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/241
Job Ref Number
H/E/2/2026
Centre
Xhariep District
Salary
Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum
Requirements
Matric, Current registration with the health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA 2026/2027. Valid Public Driving Permit. Valid code 10 Driver’s license 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 the HPCSA as BAA, None after registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Grade 3: Successful Completion of an appropriate intermediate Life Support (BLS) Course that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). None after registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of AEA Protocols be able to work under pressure and excessive hours. Be prepared to travel, good driving skills, strong communication skills (verbal and written) knowledge of Free State Province.
Duties
Render Emergency Medical Care and Transport. Attend accident scenes. Complete Patient Report Forms. Analyze Patient Report Forms. Clean and Maintain emergency vehicles. Execute infection Control Policy. Maintain response time. Do any other duties assigned by shift leader or supervisor. Be available for Standby during events, Complete check lists for vehicles and equipment and ensure functionality. Complete trip authority forms and logs.
Enquiries
Mr LJ Basson Tel No: (051) 713 8063
Applications
https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Notes
Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. 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. The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed Persal service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan OTHER POSTS
Original Text
POST 13/241 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GR1-GR3 REF NO: H/E/2/2026 (X3 POSTS) SALARY : Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum Grade 3: R217 983 – R278 115 per annum plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional), Employee must meet the prescribed requirements CENTRE : Xhariep District REQUIREMENTS : Matric, Current registration with the health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA 2026/2027. Valid Public Driving Permit. Valid code 10 Driver’s license 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 the HPCSA as BAA, None after registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Grade 3: Successful Completion of an appropriate intermediate Life Support (BLS) Course that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). None after registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of AEA Protocols be able to work under pressure and excessive hours. Be prepared to travel, good driving skills, strong communication skills (verbal and written) knowledge of Free State Province. DUTIES : Render Emergency Medical Care and Transport. Attend accident scenes. Complete Patient Report Forms. Analyze Patient Report Forms. Clean and Maintain emergency vehicles. Execute infection Control Policy. Maintain response time. Do any other duties assigned by shift leader or supervisor. Be available for Standby during events, Complete check lists for vehicles and equipment and ensure functionality. Complete trip authority forms and logs. ENQUIRIES : Mr LJ Basson Tel No: (051) 713 8063 APPLICATIONS : to be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment