SALARY : Grade 3: R440 904 per annum
Grade 4: R516 273 per annum
CENTRE : EMS Ugu District
REQUIREMENTS : B Tech Degree in Emergency Care, Unendorsed drivers license (C1) with
professional driving permit (receipt of renewal not accepted), Registration with
HPCSA as paramedic. Grade 3: Requires a B Tech Degree qualification and
registration with HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Grade 4:
Requires a B Tech Degree qualification and registration with HPCSA as an
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) plus (10) years’ experience after registration
with HPCSA as ECP. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:
The incumbents of these posts will report to the EMS Shift Leader: Emergency
Medical Services, and will be responsible to provide pre-hospital treatment within
the scope of practice and transport emergencies to an appropriate health facility in
order to minimize the loss of lives, and as such the ideal candidates must:-
Possess knowledge of Advanced Life Support Protocols, Have understanding of
EMS and its line of business, Possess knowledge of Rules and Regulations of
Road Traffic Ordinance, Have the ability to implement emergency procedures,
Possess good communication skills and interpersonal relations, Have Practical
Patient Management skills.
DUTIES : Maintain vehicle and medical equipment check the allocated vehicle and
equipment and complete the check list, Wash, clean and disinfect the
interior/exterior of the vehicle, Treat and transport patients to hospital from scene
in accordance with the Advanced life support protocols, Change and replenish
surgical sundries and medical-gases and ensure that all items are used before
expiry date, Maintain the vehicle in a clean condition and good working order all
times, Use all equipment and government property as per laid down policies and
procedures, Maintain best clinical practices in accordance with quality standards
and maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Assistant in
maintaining a clean and tidy base, Complete and submit all appropriate paperwork
to the shift leader before the termination of the shift, Hand over the vehicle and
equipment to the next shift/relevant authority fully replenished, clean and in good
working order, Abide by the Standing Operational Procedures of EMS, Maintain
accurate and reliable records at all times, Perform over time duties in accordance
with EMS Policy when required, Provide orientation and supervised training with
regard to ALS. Actively participate in training and quality assurance programs.
ENQUIRIES : Mr SP Gumede Tel No: (039) 688 3619
APPLICATIONS : Application to be forward to: The Human Resource Manager, Ugu Health District
Office, Private Bag X735, Port Shepstone, 4240.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr JL Majola
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application for employment form
(Z83) and Curriculum Vitae (only). Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be
required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. The reference number must be indicated in the
column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the
above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed and emailed applications will
NOT be accepted. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State
Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks security clearance (vetting),
criminal clearance, credit records and citizenship, verification of educational
qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and
verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is
received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their
applications were unsuccessful. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/Work
Permit holders must submit documentary proof only when they are shortlisted.
CLOSING DATE : 18 December 2023