Emergency Care Officer x32 posts at Mpumalanga health for candidates with Ambulance Emergency Assistance
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MPUMALNGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 28 November 2025
POST 42/295 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3 REF NO: MPDOH/NOV/25/792 (X6
POSTS)
SALARY : R217 983 - R286 521 per annum
CENTRE : Ehlanzeni District:
EMS Lydenburg Station (X2 Posts)
EMS Bongani Station (X2 Posts)
EMS Barberton Station (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an Ambulance Emergency Assistant.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
an Ambulance Emergency Assistant. Current registration with the HPCSA
(2025). Unendorsed driver’s licence (C1) and valid professional drivers permit
(PrDP) for transporting patients. Candidates are expected to write an
assessment test and test driving. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: The
incumbents of these posts will report to the EMS Station Manager: Emergency
Medical Services and will be responsible to provide pre-hospital treatment
within the scope of Intermediate Life Support and transport patients to an
appropriate health facility in order to minimize the loss of life. The ideal
candidates must: Possess knowledge of Intermediate Life Support Protocols.
Have understanding of EMS and its line of business. Possess knowledge of
basic Medical Rescue. Possess knowledge of Rules and Regulations of Road
Traffic Ordinance. Possess good communication skills. Have practical patient
management skills. Have the ability to implement emergency procedures.
Have the ability to work under pressure. Be able to operate in any EMS
environment i.e. Emergency ambulance, Obstetric ambulance, inter-facility
ambulance, communication centres and Patient Transport Services as per the
allocation or deployment by EMS management.
DUTIES : Treat, stabilize and transport patients according to the Intermediate Life
Support scope of practice as per HPCSA Protocols. Respond to all calls as
dispatched by the Communication Centre or as requested by other medical
professionals to assist with Intermediate Life Support of patient treatment.
Maintain best clinical practice in accordance with quality standards and
maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Maintain vehicle
and medical equipment, check the allocated vehicle and equipment and
complete the checklist, report all losses, damages and discrepancies to the
Shift Leader. Wash, clean and disinfect the interior/exterior of the vehicle and
maintain the vehicle in a clean condition and good working order at all times.
Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical gases and ensure that all
items are used before expiry date. Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy station.
Complete and submit all paperwork to the Shift Leader before the termination
of the shift or as required. Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next
shift/relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order.
Abide by the EMS Standard Operational Procedures. Actively participate in
training and quality assurance programs. Perform any other duties as
delegated by the supervisor. Candidates are expected to work shifts, they
should be mentally and physically fit to perform their duties.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
POST 42/296 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3 REF NO: MPDOH/NOV/25/803
(X11 POSTS)
SALARY : R217 983 - R286 521 per annum
CENTRE : Nkangala District:
EMS KwaMhlanga Station (X5 Posts)
EMS Witbank Station (X3 Posts)
EMS Middelburg Station (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an Ambulance Emergency Assistant.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
an Ambulance Emergency Assistant. Current registration with the HPCSA
(2025). Unendorsed driver’s licence (C1) and valid professional drivers permit
(PrDP) for transporting patients. Candidates are expected to write an
assessment test and test driving. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: The
incumbents of these posts will report to the EMS Station Manager: Emergency
Medical Services and will be responsible to provide pre-hospital treatment
within the scope of Intermediate Life Support and transport patients to an
appropriate health facility in order to minimize the loss of life. The ideal
candidates must: Possess knowledge of Intermediate Life Support Protocols.
Have understanding of EMS and its line of business. Possess knowledge of
basic Medical Rescue. Possess knowledge of Rules and Regulations of Road
Traffic Ordinance. Possess good communication skills. Have practical patient
management skills. Have the ability to implement emergency procedures.
Have the ability to work under pressure. Be able to operate in any EMS
environment i.e. Emergency ambulance, Obstetric ambulance, inter-facility
ambulance, communication centres and Patient Transport Services as per the
allocation or deployment by EMS management.
DUTIES : Treat, stabilize and transport patients according to the Intermediate Life
Support scope of practice as per HPCSA Protocols. Respond to all calls as
dispatched by the Communication Centre or as requested by other medical
professionals to assist with Intermediate Life Support of patient treatment.
Maintain best clinical practice in accordance with quality standards and
maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Maintain vehicle
and medical equipment, check the allocated vehicle and equipment and
complete the checklist, report all losses, damages and discrepancies to the
Shift Leader. Wash, clean and disinfect the interior/exterior of the vehicle and
maintain the vehicle in a clean condition and good working order at all times.
Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical gases and ensure that all
items are used before expiry date. Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy station.
Complete and submit all paperwork to the Shift Leader before the termination
of the shift or as required. Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next
shift/relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order.
Abide by the EMS Standard Operational Procedures. Actively participate in
training and quality assurance programs. Perform any other duties as
delegated by the supervisor. Candidates are expected to work shifts, they
should be mentally and physically fit to perform their duties.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
POST 42/297 : EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3 REF NO: MPDOH/NOV/25/818
(X15 POSTS)
SALARY : R217 983 - R286 521 per annum
CENTRE : Gert Sibande District:
EMS Communication Centre (X5 Posts)
EMS Balfour Station (X2 Posts)
EMS Leandra Station (X2 Posts)
EMS Lothair Station (X3 Posts)
EMS Volksrust Station (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an Ambulance Emergency Assistant.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
an Ambulance Emergency Assistant. Current registration with the HPCSA
(2025). Unendorsed driver’s licence (C1) and valid professional drivers permit
(PrDP) for transporting patients. Candidates are expected to write an
assessment test and test driving. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: The
incumbents of these posts will report to the EMS Station Manager: Emergency
Medical Services and will be responsible to provide pre-hospital treatment
within the scope of Intermediate Life Support and transport patients to an
appropriate health facility in order to minimize the loss of life. The ideal
candidates must: Possess knowledge of Intermediate Life Support Protocols.
Have understanding of EMS and its line of business. Possess knowledge of
basic Medical Rescue. Possess knowledge of Rules and Regulations of Road
Traffic Ordinance. Possess good communication skills. Have practical patient
management skills. Have the ability to implement emergency procedures.
Have the ability to work under pressure. Be able to operate in any EMS
environment i.e. Emergency ambulance, Obstetric ambulance, inter-facility
ambulance, communication centres and Patient Transport Services as per the
allocation or deployment by EMS management.
DUTIES : Treat, stabilize and transport patients according to the Intermediate Life
Support scope of practice as per HPCSA Protocols. Respond to all calls as
dispatched by the Communication Centre or as requested by other medical
professionals to assist with Intermediate Life Support of patient treatment.
Maintain best clinical practice in accordance with quality standards and
maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Maintain vehicle
and medical equipment, check the allocated vehicle and equipment and
complete the checklist, report all losses, damages and discrepancies to the
Shift Leader. Wash, clean and disinfect the interior/exterior of the vehicle and
maintain the vehicle in a clean condition and good working order at all times.
Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical gases and ensure that all
items are used before expiry date. Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy station.
Complete and submit all paperwork to the Shift Leader before the termination
of the shift or as required. Hand over the vehicle and equipment to the next
shift/relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good working order.
Abide by the EMS Standard Operational Procedures. Actively participate in
training and quality assurance programs. Perform any other duties as
delegated by the supervisor. Candidates are expected to work shifts, they
should be mentally and physically fit to perform their duties.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018
NOTE : Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts, health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only online applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note: The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
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