Emergency Care Officer
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About the role
The Department of Health (Northern Cape) is hiring an Emergency Care Officer, based in ZF Mgcawu District. This is a permanent post, paying R194,988 a year. How to apply: Applications must be e-mailed to nchealthhr-zfm@ncpg.gov.za or be hand delivered to 110 Schroder Street, ZF Mgcawu District Office (Old Gordonia Hospital), Upington or couriered via postal services to 110 Schroder Street (Old Gordonia Hospital) Private Bag X5900, Upington, 8801. Reference number to quote: NCDOH 90 /2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the treatment of patient within the scope of practice of Basic Ambulance Assistant.
- Transport patients as part of Planned Patient Transport and inter-facility transfer system under Emergency Medical Services.
- Provide emergency medical care and related assistance during special events.
- Responsible for care and proper management of Emergency Medical Services resources.
- Provide emergency medical assistance and other duties required by Directorate.
- Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.
- Candidates are expected to work shift.
- Candidates are also expected to undergo through physical and Medical surveillance.
Requirements
- Grade 1: Successful completion of an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistant.
- Registration with the HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA).
- Grade 3: Successful completion of an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant.
- Registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistant Grade 3: None after registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant.