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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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Paramedic Grade 2 to 4 (EMS Critical Care Team) (4 posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS121/2025
  Emergency Medical Services, Critical Care Team; Emergency And Clinical Support Service
 
Enquiries:
Bradley Klein- Bradley.klein@westerncape.gov.za or 021 5084523
 
Note:
Candidates are subjects to a practical. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Emergency Medical Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.”
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category. Computer literacy and skills. ACLS and PALS certifications. Previous Critical Care retrieval.
 
Experience:
Grade 2: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma. Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Registered ECP– None. Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP’s -10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP.
 
Registration with the Professions Council:
Grade 2: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma. Grade 3: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP. Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner. Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
The primary purpose of this role: To perform advanced medical interventions, manage complex medical emergencies, and provide interfacility transport for critically ill or injured patients. Provide quality and efficient roadside to bedside definitive emergency care within defined emergency time frames within and across geographic and clinical service platforms. Make use of all communication tools as provided by the Employer to facilitate safe communication in relation to patient care protocols. Effectively maintaining Admin Function: Maintained accurate patient records using electronic patient care report(EPCR) and comply with all CCT regulatory unit standards. Patient Care Excellence: • Maintain consistently high-quality patient care standards across the entire service by delivering continuous, effective, and holistic pre-hospital emergency care to the Western Cape public. Clinical Leadership & Development: • Participate in 50% CCT CME sessions. • Participate in 50% of CCT clinical practical sessions. • Participate in 50% of CCT Clinical discussion and review/ M&M sessions. • Uphold your CCT Portfolio of Evidence (POE). • Pass CCT Annual written exam (1x remedial). • Pass CCT Annual practical exam (1x remedial Strategic Implementation: • Promote patient-centred practices across the full spectrum of EMS within WCGHW. • Collaborated with various stakeholders within the health ecosystem to deliver effective evidence-based patient care. • Provide strong clinical leadership throughout the organisation to drive continuous improvement. Performance Management: • Monitor service delivery against established emergency timeframes and quality benchmarks. • Evaluate and enhance clinical practices through systematic oversight and feedback mechanisms. • Drive organisational excellence through strategic leadership and clinical governance.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). Physical and mental fitness.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 2: R 397 308 per annum; Grade 3: R 487 014 per annum; Grade 4: R 570 267 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
10/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 11/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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