EMS Shift Leader Grade 3 to 6 (Rural)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 4 EMS Shift Leader Grade 3 to 6 (Rural) posts in Emergency and Clinical Support Services. This is a permanent post, paying R348,636 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 16 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Responsibilities

• Effective pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care and response to incidences when required.
• Ensure effective supervision and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and equipment in line with the Financial and Fleet directives.
• Ensure effective report writing with regards to accident and incident reports, loss and theft control incidents and safety incidents.
• Ensure effective communication with regards to patients, colleagues, other services, and members of the Public.
• Supervise and manage rostered shifts and personnel in line with People Management policies and practices.
• Provide an effective administrative support to the Supervisor when required.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
• Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT).
• Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
• Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
• Registration with a professional council
• Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA
• Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECT
• Grade 5: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic
• Grade 6: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECP
• Experience: Grade 3: at least 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
• Grade 4: at least 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT).
• Grade 5: at least 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP).
• Grade 6: at least 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
• Inherent requirements of the job
• Current registration with HPCSA as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP
• Valid code C1 driver’s license
• Current Professional driver’s permit
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Excellent knowledge of all levels of Emergency Care protocols
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy in the MS Office package
• Report writing skills