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Station Manager Grade 3 to 6 (Rescue)
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
Closes Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight
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Station Manager for Emergency Medical Services Rescue in Overberg District. Manage rescue operations, staff, equipment, and budget. Grades 3–6 with salaries from R413,199 to R649,260 per annum.
- Manage pre-hospital Emergency Medical Rescue Services within the geographic area and respond to incidents when required.
- Ensure maintenance of Emergency rescue vehicles and rescue equipment are managed effectively and efficiently.
- Manage budget allocation, audit compliance for Supply Chain Management and Human Resources, and facilitate account payments.
- Supervise staff and manage Human Resource and Labour Relations functions.
- Minimum qualifications: Grade 3 requires ILS and AEA registration with 3 years' experience; Grade 4 requires ECT registration with 3 years' experience; Grade 5 requires CCA or National Diploma and Paramedic registration with 3 years' experience; Grade 6 requires B-Tech Degree and ECP registration with 3 years' experience.
- Must hold valid Code 10 Professional driver's permit, Code C1 driver's license, and 12 Rescue Technician Modules.
- Apply to Mr R. Botha, Tel: (044) 8052524. Closing date not specified in the advert.
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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 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 a Paramedic.
- Grade 6:
- Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as a 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 requirements of the job:
- Valid Code 10 Professional driver’s permit.
- Physical and mental fitness as an Emergency Services practitioner.
- Valid code C1 driver’s license.
- Current registration as an AEA, ECT, CCA or ECP.
- 12 Rescue Technician Modules.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Excellent knowledge of all 12 rescue modules and levels of emergency care rescue protocols.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy in the MS Office package.
- Report writing skills.
Duties
- Manage pre-hospital Emergency Medical Rescue Services within the geographic area and respond to incidents when required.
- Ensure that the maintenance of Emergency rescue vehicles and rescue 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 the District Manager and act in management capacity when required.
How to apply
Not stated in circular
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Enquiries
Mr R. Botha Tel No: (044) 8052524
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 188 · open the PDF
POST 35/274: STATION MANAGER GRADE 3 TO 6 (RESCUE) Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support 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: Emergency Medical Services, Rescue Services, Overberg District 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 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 a Paramedic. Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as a 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 requirements of the job: Valid Code 10 Professional driver’s permit. Physical and mental fitness as an Emergency Services practitioner. Valid code C1 driver’s license. Current registration as an AEA, ECT, CCA or ECP. 12 Rescue Technician Modules. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all 12 rescue modules and levels of emergency care rescue protocols. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy in the MS Office package. Report writing skills. DUTIES: Manage pre-hospital Emergency Medical Rescue Services within the geographic area and respond to incidents when required. Ensure that the maintenance of Emergency rescue vehicles and rescue 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 the District Manager and act in management capacity when required. ENQUIRIES: Mr R. Botha Tel No: (044) 8052524 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.