• Reference Number : Refs/055881
• Directorate : Gauteng Emergency Medical Services
• Number of Posts : 104

• Package : R194 988 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Rebeca Tolama Tell: 011 564 2027

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Certificate. Subjects such as English, Mathematics/MathematicalLiteracy, 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 :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg District (Gauteng EMS)

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.