EMS Station Manager Grade 3 to 6 (4 posts) (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 413,000 - 649,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Pension fund

Housing allowance

Medical aid allowance

Job summary

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness advertises four permanent EMS Station Manager posts (Grades 3–6) in the Western Cape. Applicants must be registered with HPCSA as AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP, hold a valid C1 license, and have at least three years of post‑registration experience.

Salary bands range from R413,199 to R649,260 per year, plus benefits such as a 13th cheque, pension fund contributions, housing and medical aid allowances. Starting date is 30 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Current registration with HPCSA as AEA/ECT/Paramedic or ECP.
• 3 years’ post-registration experience for each grade.
• Valid C1 driver’s license and, where applicable, Code 10 permit.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-hospital Emergency Care Services within the geographic area.
• Ensure maintenance of emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Oversee budget, procurement, and payments for goods and services.
• Supervise staff and manage HR and Labour Relations elements.
• Communicate with meetings, workshops, and reporting, and assist the District Manager.

Skills

Emergency Care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Report writing

Education

HPCSA registration (AEA/ECT/Paramedic/ECP)

Job description

EMS Station Manager Grade 3 to 6 (4 posts)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

ECSS91/2026

Remuneration

Grade 3: R 413 199 per annum, Grade 4: R 499 311 per annum, Grade 5: R 584 604 per annum, Grade 6: R 649 260 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

30 Oct 2026

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Inherent Requirements 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.

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).

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 (key result areas/outputs)

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.

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).

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.