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Emergency Care Office x248 posts at Eastern Cape Health for candidates with Basic Life Support certificate

PROVINICIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted via one of the following options on https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/ which is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to: RecruitmentHeadOffice.gov.za (NB: For technical glitches only – No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Refer all application related e-Recruitment enquiries to the specified email address: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za. For more information, please contact Ms. S Ndlabhu Tel No: (040) 608 1272

CLOSING DATE : 28 November 2025



POST 42/184 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO:

ECHEALTH/ECO/NMM/MIN/41/11/2025 (X40 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum, (OSD)

Grade 3: R217 983 - R286 521 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Nelson Mandela Metro EMS

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: National Senior Certificate, Successful completion of an appropriate

Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with HPCSA as Basic

Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with the HPCSA as BAA. None after

registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Knowledge of Basic Life Support

protocols. A valid code 10 driver’s license with PDP. Grade 3: Successful

completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows

registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).

Registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Experience: None after registration with

HPCSA as AEA. Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols. A valid

code 10 driver’s license with PDP.

DUTIES : Render Emergency Medical Care and Transportation of the sick and injured

according to HPCSA protocols. Handle Basic administration, patient records,

vehicle checklists, log sheets and other necessary administrative duties.

Maintain and clean all equipment, vehicles and base stations. Undertake interfacility transfers of patients. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Ms D Davids Tel No: (041) 391 8164 or email:



POST 42/185 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO:

ECHEALTH/ECO/BCM/MIN/42/11/2025 (X24 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum, (OSD)

Grade 3: R217 983 - R286 521 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro EMS

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: National Senior Certificate, Successful completion of an appropriate

Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with HPCSA as Basic

Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with the HPCSA as BAA. None after

registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Knowledge of Basic Life Support

protocols. A valid code 10 driver’s license with PDP. Grade 3: Successful

completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows

registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).

Registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Experience: None after registration with

HPCSA as AEA. Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols. A valid

code 10 driver’s license with PDP.

DUTIES : Render Emergency Medical Care and Transportation of the sick and injured

according to HPCSA protocols. Handle Basic administration, patient records,

vehicles checklists, log sheets and other necessary administrative duties.

Maintain and clean all equipment, vehicles and base station. Undertake interfacility transfers of patients. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Jaceni Tel No: (043) 7433 006/057 or email:



POST 42/186 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO:

ECHEALTH/ECO/AMH/MIN/43/11/2025 (X32 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum, (OSD)

Grade 3: R217 983 - R286 521 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Amathole EMS

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: National Senior Certificate, Successful completion of an appropriate

Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with HPCSA as Basic

Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with the HPCSA as BAA. None after

registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Knowledge of Basic Life Support

protocols. A valid code 10 driver’s license with PDP. Grade 3: Successful

completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows

registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).

Registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Experience: None after registration with

HPCSA as AEA. Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols. A valid

code 10 driver’s license with PDP.

DUTIES : Render Emergency Medical Care and Transportation of the sick and injured

according to HPCSA protocols. Handle Basic administration, patient records,

vehicles checklists, log sheets and other necessary administrative duties.

Maintain and clean all equipment, vehicles and base station. Undertake interfacility transfers of patients. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Ms S Njokweni Tel No: (043) 707 6748 or email:



POST 42/187 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO:

ECHEALTH/ECO/ORT/MIN/44/11/2025 (X48 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum, (OSD)

Grade 3: R217 983 - R286 521 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : EMS OR Tambo, Mthatha Station

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: National Senior Certificate, Successful completion of an appropriate

Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with HPCSA as Basic

Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with the HPCSA as BAA. None after

registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Knowledge of Basic Life Support

protocols. A valid code 10 driver’s license with PDP. Grade 3: Successful

completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows

registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).

Registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Experience: None after registration with

HPCSA as AEA. Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols. A valid

code 10 driver’s license with PDP.

DUTIES : Render Emergency Medical Care and Transportation of the sick and injured

according to HPCSA protocols. Handle Basic administration, patient records,

vehicles checklists, log sheets and other necessary administrative duties.

Maintain and clean all equipment, vehicles and base station. Undertake interfacility transfers of patients. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Mtimba Tel No: (047) 502 9000 or email:



POST 42/188 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO:

ECHEALTH/ECO/ALF/MIN/45/11/2025 (X32 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum, (OSD)

Grade 3: R217 983 - R286 521 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Alfred Nzo EMS

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: National Senior Certificate, Successful completion of an appropriate

Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with HPCSA as Basic

Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with the HPCSA as BAA. None after

registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Knowledge of Basic Life Support

protocols. A valid code 10 driver’s license with PDP. Grade 3: Successful

completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows

registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).

Registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Experience: None after registration with

HPCSA as AEA. Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols. A valid

code 10 driver’s license with PDP.

DUTIES : Render Emergency Medical Care and Transportation of the sick and injured

according to HPCSA protocols. Handle Basic administration, patient records,

vehicles checklists, log sheets and other necessary administrative duties.

Maintain and clean all equipment, vehicles and base station. Undertake interfacility transfers of patients. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Praim Tel No: (039) 797 6070 or email:



POST 42/189 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO:

ECHEALTH/ECO/SBD/MIN/46/11/2025 (X24 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum, (OSD)

Grade 3: R217 983 - R286 521 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Sarah Baartman EMS

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: National Senior Certificate, Successful completion of an appropriate

Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with HPCSA as Basic

Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with the HPCSA as BAA. None after

registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Knowledge of Basic Life Support

protocols. A valid code 10 driver’s license with PDP. Grade 3: Successful

completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows

registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).

Registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Experience: None after registration with

HPCSA as AEA. Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols. A valid

code 10 driver’s license with PDP.

DUTIES : Render Emergency Medical Care and Transportation of the sick and injured

according to HPCSA protocols. Handle Basic administration, patient records,

vehicles checklists, log sheets and other necessary administrative duties.

Maintain and clean all equipment, vehicles and base station. Undertake interfacility transfers of patients. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Sulo Tel No: (041) 408 8509.or email:



POST 42/190 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO:

ECHEALTH/ECO/JGQ/MIN/47/11/2025 (X24 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum, (OSD)

Grade 3: R217 983 - R286 521 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Joe Gqabi EMS

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: National Senior Certificate, Successful completion of an appropriate

Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with HPCSA as Basic

Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with the HPCSA as BAA. None after

registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Knowledge of Basic Life Support

protocols. A valid code 10 driver’s license with PDP. Grade 3: Successful

completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows

registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).

Registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Experience: None after registration with

HPCSA as AEA. Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols. A valid

code 10 driver’s license with PDP.

DUTIES : Render Emergency Medical Care and Transportation of the sick and injured

according to HPCSA protocols. Handle Basic administration, patient records,

vehicles checklists, log sheets and other necessary administrative duties.

Maintain and clean all equipment, vehicles and base station. Undertake interfacility transfers of patients. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Mr J.S Ndzinde Tel No: (051) 633 9631 or email:


POST 42/191 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO:

ECHEALTH/ECO/CRI/MIN/48/11/2025 (X24 POSTS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum, (OSD)

Grade 3: R217 983 - R286 521 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Chris Hani EMS

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: National Senior Certificate, Successful completion of an appropriate

Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with HPCSA as Basic

Ambulance Assistant (BAA). Registration with the HPCSA as BAA. None after

registration with the HPCSA as BAA. Knowledge of Basic Life Support

protocols. A valid code 10 driver’s license with PDP. Grade 3: Successful

completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows

registration with HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).

Registration with the HPCSA as AEA. Experience: None after registration with

HPCSA as AEA. Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols. A valid

code 10 driver’s license with PDP.

DUTIES : Render Emergency Medical Care and Transportation of the sick and injured

according to HPCSA protocols. Handle Basic administration, patient records,

vehicles checklists, log sheets and other necessary administrative duties.

Maintain and clean all equipment, vehicles and base station. Undertake interfacility transfers of patients. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Mr L Solomane Tel No: (045) 807 1110/1101. or email:



NOTE : Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference, Furthermore, Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Communication from the HR of the department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the Eastern Cape Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.




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