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EMS Station Manager Grade 3 to 6
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Four EMS Station Manager posts (Grades 3 to 6) in the Western Cape. Manage pre-hospital emergency care, staff and station budget. Suits registered ambulance or emergency care staff with at least 3 yea
- Manage pre-hospital emergency care services in your area and respond to incidents when needed.
- Manage staff, including human resources and labour relations matters.
- Manage vehicle and equipment maintenance, supply chain and the station budget, and support payments for goods and services.
- Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for your grade (AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP), with at least 3 years' experience after registration.
- Hold a valid Code C1 driver's licence and a valid Code 10 professional driver's permit. Have MS Office skills and good report writing skills.
- Based at Swellendam and Caledon (Overberg), Robertson (Cape Winelands) or Vredenburg (West Coast).
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Grade 3:
- Successful completion of the Immediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
- Grade 4:
- Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with 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 a Paramedic.
- Grade 6:
- Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an 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 after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
- Grade 4:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT).
- Grade 5:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic.
- Grade 6:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Current registration as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP.
- Valid code C1 driver’s license.
- Valid Code 10 Professional driver’s permit.
- Physical and mental fitness as an Emergency Services practitioner.
- 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
- Manage pre-hospital Emergency Care Services within the geographic area and respond to incidents when required.
- Ensure that the maintenance of Emergency vehicles and equipment are managed effectively and efficiently.
- Maintain responsibility for the audit compliance with regards to Supply Chain Management and Human Resource matters, inclusive of the Station’s budget allocation and facilitation of account payments for goods and services.
- Effectively manage and supervise staff in relation to the Human Resource and Labour Relations function.
- Ensure effective communication with regards to meetings, workshops, debriefs, compiling stats and report writing.
- Effective support to District Manager and act in management capacity 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 West Coast District Office; Mr E Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853 / Ms S Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853 EMS Winelands District Office - Mr I Naidoo Tel No: (023) 346-6000 / Ms A Botha Tel No: (023) 346-6022
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 292 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/367: EMS STATION MANAGER GRADE 3 TO 6 (X4 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services SALARY: Grade 3: R413 199 per annum Grade 4: R499 311 per annum Grade 5: R584 604 per annum Grade 6: R649 260 per annum CENTRE: Overberg (Swellendam and Caledon) Cape Winelands (Robertson) West Coast (Vredenburg), Emergency Medical Services REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Immediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with 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 a Paramedic. Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an 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 after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 5: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic. Grade 6: Minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Inherent requirement of the job: Current registration as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP. Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid Code 10 Professional driver’s permit. Physical and mental fitness as an Emergency Services practitioner. 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: Manage pre-hospital Emergency Care Services within the geographic area and respond to incidents when required. Ensure that the maintenance of Emergency vehicles and equipment are managed effectively and efficiently. Maintain responsibility for the audit compliance with regards to Supply Chain Management and Human Resource matters, inclusive of the Station’s budget allocation and facilitation of account payments for goods and services. Effectively manage and supervise staff in relation to the Human Resource and Labour Relations function. Ensure effective communication with regards to meetings, workshops, debriefs, compiling stats and report writing. Effective support to District Manager and act in management capacity when required. ENQUIRIES: EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur Tel No: (028) 312-3219 / Mr M Jacobs Tel No: (028) 284-9100 EMS West Coast District Office; Mr E Pedro Tel No: (022) 433-8853 / Ms S Andrew Tel No: (022) 433-8853 EMS Winelands District Office - Mr I Naidoo Tel No: (023) 346-6000 / Ms A Botha Tel No: (023) 346-6022 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.