Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Mediclinic International; George; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ER24 Southern Cape in George, South Africa, is seeking an Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant to respond to emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care within scope of practice. This on-site permanent role requires readiness to attend emergencies and work as part of a dedicated team.

You will support patient care, help maintain positive public image, and report near misses and adverse events as part of continuous safety improvement.

Qualifications

• 1 year EMS experience required.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care within scope of practice.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Best practice

Job description

Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

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ER24 Southern Cape| George | South Africa

Closing date: 16/09/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 73453
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To attend to emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care in line with scope of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls

Administer patient care in line with scope of practice

Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24

Report Near misses, slips and adverse events

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

DESIRED EDUCATION:

None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

1-year Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Application of best practice
• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.