GRADE 3 REF NO: MPDOH/JULY/23/528
(X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R197 343 – R255 087 per annum, (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : EMS Ehlanzeni Emergency
Communication Centre: Mbombela (X3 Posts)
EMS Nkangala Emergency Communication Centre: Middelburg (X4 Posts)
EMS Gert Sibande Communication Centre: Evander (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent. Ambulance Emergency Assistant
certificate. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (2023). 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
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms.
Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3: ICU AMBULANCES REF NO:
MPDOH/JULY/23/538 (X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R197 343 – R255 087 per annum, (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : EMS Ehlanzeni Emergency Communication Centre: Mbombela (X4 Posts)
EMS Nkangala Emergency Communication Centre: Middelburg (X3 Posts)
EMS Gert Sibande Communication Centre: Evander (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent. Ambulance Emergency Assistant
certificate. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (2023). 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
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms.
Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339
and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
EMERGENCY CARE OFFICER GRADE 3 (REPLACEMENTS) REF NO:
MPDOH/JULY/23/548 (X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R197 343 – R255 087 per annum, (plus service benefits)
CENTRE : Sabie EMS Station (X1 Post
Tintswalo EMS Station (X2 Posts)
Lydenburg EMS Station (X1 Post)
Matibidi EMS Station (X1 Post)
(Ehlanzeni District), Amersfoort EMS Station (X1 Post)
Carolina EMS Station (X1 Post)
Ermelo EMS Station (X1 Post)
(Gert Sibande District), Belfast EMS Station (X1 Post)
Mmametlhake EMS Station (X1 Post)
(Nkangala District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent. Ambulance Emergency Assistant
certificate. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (2023). 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
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms.
Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
