Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Medi Clinic; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking an Ambulance Emergency Assistant to attend to emergency calls and provide intermediate medical care. The ideal candidate will have the Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or a higher qualification in Emergency Medical Care, along with at least 1 year of EMS experience. Responsibilities include ensuring operational readiness, administering patient care, and promoting a positive public image. This position offers a permanent on-site contract.

Qualifications

• 1 year EMS experience is essential.
• 1 year ILS experience is desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Application of best practice

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Facilities, travel routes and demographical area

HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice

Patient Report Forms

Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)

Education

Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

Job description

Overview

ER24 Highveld| Trichardt | South Africa

Closing date: 06/02/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 67112
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

Required education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Ambulance Emergency Assistant Certificate or Higher certificate in Emergency Medical Care

DESIRED EDUCATION: Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous. If not compliant with the clinical practice guidelines at the time of application you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful in your application

Required experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year EMS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year ILS experience

Required job skills and knowledge

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

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