This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PARAMEDIC

Department of Health

Reference number: H/P/26/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R334 227 - R402 195 per annum Grade 2: R413 199 - R499 311 per annum Grade 3: R509 496 - R579 129 per annum Grade 4: R593 079 - R668 880 per annum plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
Centre: EMS Thabo Mofutsanyana
Province: Free State
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Senior Certificate. Successful completion of Critical Care Assistant (CCA) program. Current registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (2026/2027) as a Paramedic. Knowledge of CCA / NDIP/ ECP scope of practice. Valid Code 10 (C1) Driver's license and PrDP. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: 7 years after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA) or non-after registration with HPCSA a Paramedic with National Diploma. Grade 3: 14 years (CCA) after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. 7 years (NDIP) after registration with HPCSA as Paramedic, none for registered ECP. Grade 4: 24 years (CCA) after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic. 17 years after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic. 10 years (ECP) after registration with HPCSA as an ECP. Knowledge And Skills: Ability to render emergency care and rescue procedures within scope of practice. Knowledge of Emergency Plans. Knowledge of Emergency Circulars and policies. Knowledge of Score of Practice for Emergency Care. Be able to work under pressure and excessive hours. Physical and mental fitness. Computer literacy. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge of Free State Province.

Duties

Effective pre-hospital emergency care service. Treat and transport patients as per protocol and safe delivery to medical facility of patient choice. Respond to emergency calls. Call for support when required, Clean vehicle and equipment with appropriate detergents. Completion of patient report forms and log sheets, Communicate with Control Centre. Undertake inter-hospital transfer when required. Perform overtime, when required. Participate in in-service training and refresher courses. Effective communication with regards to patients, colleagues and other service providers and members of the public if necessary for an effective emergency service. Completion of Declaration of Death forms as per Standard Operating Procedure. Perform administrative functions associated with daily tasks. Check the allocated vehicle and equipment and complete the checklist. Report all losses, damages, discrepancies, deficiencies. Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical gasses. Maintain the unit in a clean condition and good working order at all times. Assist in maintaining a clean and tidy base. Complete and submit all appropriate paperwork to the Shift Leader before the termination of the shift. Maintenance of Emergency vehicle and Equipment. Management of assets within your Shift.

Where to send your application

To be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

Enquiries

Mr. PJ Visagie at (060) 985 1353

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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