Paramedic Grade 1,2,3 &4
Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health
- Location
- Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary (as advertised)
- R334 227 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This describes an opportunity for a Paramedic across Grades 1, 2, 3, or 4 at the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health. There is one (X1) post available, located at the EMS Uthukela District – Estcourt Base. The role involves providing pre-hospital treatment within the scope of relevant qualifications (CCA/National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care/B Tech Degree in Emergency Medical Care) and transporting patients to an appropriate health facility to minimise loss of lives. The successful candidate will report to the EMS shift leader: Emergency Medical Services. Salary ranges from R334,227 to R593,079 per annum, depending on the grade, plus a 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional), and Housing Allowance (subject to meeting prescribed requirements). **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Providing Advanced Life Support and Advanced Medical Services for the District and Sub-District. * Responding to emergency calls in the district. * Assisting with community awareness programmes within the district. * Conducting the treatments of the Hepatitis B programme for staff and monitoring its progress. * Lecturing on patient management and demonstrating equipment use to internal operational staff, other health sector staff, and the public, including participation in practical exercises. * Assisting Emergency Care Officers with emergency calls (red codes) and critical patients. * Actively participating in quality assurance projects. * Controlling, issuing, and checking drugs, recording issues in registers, and submitting registers. * Washing, cleaning, and disinfecting the interior and exterior of vehicles and equipment, and maintaining units in good working order. * Conducting proper shift handovers. * Reporting discrepancies on equipment, motor vehicles, and services, and making recommendations to the Shift Leader. * Maintaining accurate and reliable records. * Abiding by all standard operating procedures. **Requirements (from the original advert)** **For Grade 1:** * CCA qualification. * Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic. * Current registration with HPCSA. * Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP). **For Grade 2:** * CCA qualification, plus Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic, plus a minimum of 7 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA), plus Current registration with HPCSA (card), plus Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP). * OR National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care, plus Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic with National Diploma, plus Current registration with HPCSA (card), plus Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP). **For Grade 3:** * CCA qualification, plus Registration with HPCSA as a paramedic, plus a minimum of 14 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA), plus Current registration with HPCSA (Card), plus Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP). * OR National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care, plus Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic, plus a minimum of 7 years’ experience after registration with PHCSA as a Paramedic with National Diploma, plus Current registration with HPCSA (card), plus Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP). * OR B Tech Degree in Emergency Medical, plus Registration with HPCSA as an ECP, plus Current registration with HPCSA (card), plus Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP). **For Grade 4:** * CCA qualification, plus Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic, plus a minimum of 24 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic (CCA), plus Current registration with HPCSA (card), plus Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP. * OR National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care, plus Registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic, plus a minimum of 17 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Paramedic with National Diploma, plus Current registration with HPCSA (card), plus Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP. * OR B Tech Degree in Emergency Medical Care, plus Registration with HPCSA as a ECP, plus a minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as an ECP, plus Current registration with HPCSA (card), plus Valid driver’s license code C1 (code 10) with PRDP (GP). **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess: * Knowledge of Advanced Life Support HPCSA protocols. * Knowledge of EMS protocols. * Knowledge and understanding of EMS Standard Operating Procedures. * An understanding of EMS work under pressure. * Patience, tolerance, empathy, and cross-cultural awareness. * Interpersonal sensitivity. * Adherence to a code of conduct. * Individuals capable of providing pre-hospital treatment within the scope of CCA/ National Diploma in Emergency Medical Care/ B Tech Degree in Emergency Medical Care and transporting patients to an appropriate health facility to minimise the loss of lives. * African Males are encouraged to apply due to employment equity targets. * Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. **Deadline** 30 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-health-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-emsutk-02 Source: govpage
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