Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Mediclinic International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

ER24 Jhb North in Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking an Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant to respond to emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care within the scope of practice. This on-site, permanent role requires readiness for EMS operations and strong English proficiency.

Candidates should have at least 1 year EMS experience, knowledge of HPCSA guidelines, and basic computer skills. The role supports public safety and patient care, with focus on safe travel routes and

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

EMS operations

Emergency patient care

Public relations

English proficiency

Office software

Job description

Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

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ER24 Jhb North| Gauteng | South Africa

Closing date: 17/09/2026
Number of positions: 1
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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