Emergency Care Officer: Grade 3 (Shifts)
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About the role
The Department of Health (Limpopo) is hiring 5 Emergency Care Officer: Grade 3 (Shifts) posts, based in Donald Frazer EMS; Giyani EMS; WF Knobel EMS; Tzaneen EMS; Sekororo Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R226,701 a year. How to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/ Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Treat and transport primary patients to Health Facility from scene and inbetween Health Facilities in accordance with relevant protocols.
- Conduct Planned Patient Transfers (PPT).
- Change and replenish surgical sundries and medicals gases and ensured items are disposed of timeously and are exchanged for fresh stock.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy base and vehicles.
- Maintain best clinical practices in accordance with quality standards.
- Perform shift work in accordance with Emergency medical services policy.
- Participate in in-service training and refresher courses.
Requirements
- Qualifications and Experience:
- A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/Matric and Successfully completed an appropriate Intermediate Life Support Course (ILS) [Attach copy] that allows registration with the Health Professions
- Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA)
- Current registration with the HPCSA as a Basic Ambulance Assistant or an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA)
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to do after-hours work and be on call including shift work
- Valid driver’s license (C1/Code 10) with Professional Driving Permit for Passengers
- Knowledge And Skills:
- Understanding Emergency Medical Services and its line of business
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Understanding of Planned Patient Transport service
- Knowledge of clinical practice at ILS level