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PARAMEDIC GRADE 1 TO 4

Department of Health and Wellness · Emergency Medical Services

Closing date: 16 October 2026
Reference: PSC 35/286
Salary band: R 334 227
Application method: Email application

Listing status: Source checked 6 October 2026

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Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Emergency Medical Services, West Coast Salary: Grade 1: R334 227 per annum Grade 2: R413 199 per annum Grade 3: R506 496 per annum Grade 4: R593 079 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programmes that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Paramedic. Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner. Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma. Grade 3: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP. Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). Grade 2: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma. Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Registered ECP– None. Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP’s -10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP. Inherent requirements of the job: Physical and mental fitness. Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy and skills. Duties: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive quality improvement frameworks to ensure consistent, high-standard emergency care 195 delivery from roadside to bedside. Establish and maintain robust clinical governance structures, including incident reporting systems, adverse event management, and patient safety protocols. Monitor and evaluate clinical performance against established emergency response timeframes and quality benchmarks across all service platforms. Coordinate sy

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Requirements

✓Minimum educational qualification: Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programmes that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Paramedic
✓Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic
✓Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner
✓Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner
✓Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA)
✓Grade 2: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma
✓Grade 3: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP
✓Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP
✓Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA)
✓Grade 2: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA)

Key responsibilities

•Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive quality improvement frameworks to ensure consistent, high-standard emergency care 195 delivery from roadside to bedside
•Establish and maintain robust clinical governance structures, including incident reporting systems, adverse event management, and patient safety protocols
•Monitor and evaluate clinical performance against established emergency response timeframes and quality benchmarks across all service platforms
•Coordinate systematic collection and analysis of patient feedback, complaints, compliments, and clinical outcomes to drive service improvements
•Provide strategic clinical leadership and mentorship to prehospital emergency care providers across all levels of service delivery
•Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based clinical protocols, care pathways, and operational guidelines
•Design and facilitate continuous professional development programs, including clinical coaching, skills enhancement, and competency assessments
•Establish clinical oversight mechanisms to support real-time decision-making and maintain clinical excellence standards
•Design, implement, and evaluate targeted quality improvement initiatives based on current evidence, best practices, and local contextual needs
•Coordinate cross-functional quality improvement projects involving clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders

About Department of Health

The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.

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