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EMS Shift Leader Grade 3 to 6 (Rural)
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Shift leader job in rural emergency medical services at four Western Cape sites, grades 3 to 6. Suits registered ambulance and emergency care staff with at least 3 years' experience in their category.
- Duties: give emergency medical care, supervise and maintain emergency vehicles and equipment, write incident reports, and manage rostered shifts and staff.
- Must have: registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for the grade applied for, at least 3 years' experience in that registration category, and the matching course or qualification for that grade.
- Also required: a valid code C1 driver's licence, a current professional driver's permit, excellent knowledge of emergency care protocols, good communication skills, MS Office skills and report writing skills.
- Based at EMS sites in Uniondale (Garden Route), Barrydale (Overberg), Vredendal (West Coast) and Beaufort West (Central Karoo).
- Salary ranges from R348 636 per year (Grade 3) to R613 020 per year (Grade 6).
- The advert does not state a closing date. No payment is required to apply.
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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:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
- Grade 4:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT).
- Grade 5:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP).
- Grade 6:
- Minimum of 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.
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur Tel No: (028) 312-3219 / Mr M Jacobs Tel No: (028) 284-9100 EMS Garden Route District Office Mr J Jansen Tel No: (044) 802-2517 / Ms L. Jacobs Tel No: (044) 802-2521 EMS West Coast District Office – Mr E. Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853 / Ms S. Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853 EMS Central Karoo District Office – Mr J. Jansen Tel No: (023) 449-8202 / Ms L. Fortuin Tel No: (023) 449 8209
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 296 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/373: EMS SHIFT LEADER GRADE 3 TO 6 (RURAL) (X4 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services SALARY: Grade 3: R348 636 per annum Grade 4: R413 199 per annum Grade 5: R499 311 per annum Grade 6: R613 020 per annum CENTRE: EMS, Garden Route District (Uniondale) Overberg District (Barrydale) West Coast District (Vredendal) Central Karoo (Beaufort West) 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: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 5: Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP). Grade 6: Minimum of 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. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur Tel No: (028) 312-3219 / Mr M Jacobs Tel No: (028) 284-9100 EMS Garden Route District Office Mr J Jansen Tel No: (044) 802-2517 / Ms L. Jacobs Tel No: (044) 802-2521 EMS West Coast District Office – Mr E. Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853 / Ms S. Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853 EMS Central Karoo District Office – Mr J. Jansen Tel No: (023) 449-8202 / Ms L. Fortuin Tel No: (023) 449 8209 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.