EMS LECTURER (PARAMEDIC) GRADE 1 TO 4

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: People Management

Salary: Grade 1: R334 227 per annum Grade 2: R413 199 per annum Grade 3: R506 496 per annum Grade 4: R593 079 per annum
Centre: Western Cape Government, College of Emergency Care
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic. Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification or a recognised National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification or a recognised National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic or B-Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) qualification or a recognised National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic or B-Tech degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic with CCA or NDIP. Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) or ECP. Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA or NDIP) or ECP. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: 7 Years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with a National Diploma. Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDIP) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. None after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP. Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDIP) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP’s -10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid code B driver’s license. Physical and mental fitness. Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Care (BEMC) or BTech EMC. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to provide mentorship and coaching. Ability to work within a team in Higher Education Institution.

Duties

Provide effective and efficient teaching on NQF 5 and above health sciences programmes. Ensure Adherence to institutional policies and procedures. Perform front-line shifts with students and other clinical duties. Teach across clinical training programmes where required.

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Dr R Cermak Tel No: (021) 938-4116

Note

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Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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