• Reference Number : refs/055890
• Directorate : Gauteng Emergency Medical Services
• Number of Posts : 75

• Package : R 194 988 .00 per annum (plus benefit)
• Enquiries : Ramada Matodzi Tell : 011 564 2008

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate. Subjects such as English, Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences or Life Sciences will be an added advantage. Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) Certificate. Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Basic Ambulance Assistant, compliant with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Proof of current training aligned to Basic Life Support (BLS) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), and Valid Code 10 driver’s license with a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP). Previous experience in an operational Emergency Care environment will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Render Basic Life Support (BLS) interventions and provide emergency medical care within the prescribed scope of practice of a Basic Ambulance Assistant. Respond to emergency incidents, inter-facility transfers, Gauteng Scheduled Emergency Transport (G-SET), and Planned Patient Transport (PPT) requests in accordance with EMS operational requirements. Perform patient assessment, initiate appropriate treatment, and ensure safe transportation of patients to designated healthcare facilities. Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all patient care activities through proper completion of Patient Report Forms (PRFs). Maintain operational readiness of ambulances, including cleanliness, equipment checks, and proper management of medical resources. Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols, as well as all applicable EMS policies, procedures, and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Uphold safe driving practices in compliance with road traffic legislation and organisational policies. Provide emergency medical support and standby services during special events as required. Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and training programmes to maintain clinical competence. Execute additional EMS-related duties as delegated by the supervisor and contribute to overall service delivery objectives. Be available and willing to work shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and after-hours as per operational requirements.

Notes :

• Kindly note that no payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post. Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment Portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must include: A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form, obtainable from www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than six (6) months) prior to the interview. Personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification, financial record and previous employment/reference checks, will be conducted before appointment. Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must submit an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), where applicable. The Department is committed to promoting representativity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Due to the large volume of applications expected, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District

Closing Date : 04-08-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.