EMS Sub District Manager Grade 2 to 4 (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

ECSS90/2026

Location:

Emergency Medical Services, Cape Winelands District, Chief Directorate: Emergency And Clinical Support Service

REMUNERATION

Grade 2: R 584 604 per annum, Grade 3: R 649 260 per annum, Grade 4: R 718 083 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

23 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

06 Nov 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Grade 2: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECT. Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic. Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECP.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF NURSING CARE PROCESSES, PROCEDURES, STATUSES, AND OTHER RELEVANT LEGA

Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols. Good communication and interpersonal skills and report-writing skills.

ENQUIRIES

Mr. I Naidoo (District Manager – Cape Winelands) – (023) 346 6000. Ms. A. Botha - Tel no: (023) 346 6022.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Grade 2: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician Course (ECT) that allows registration with HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Grade 4: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Current registration as an ECT, Paramedic or ECP. Current Professional driver’s permit. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP).

EXPERIENCE

Grade 2: Minimum of 3 years experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP). Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Effective management of emergency medical services for the Sub-District. Manage the budget and the facilitation of account payments for goods and services in line with the financial prescripts. Effectively manage the Human Resource and Labour Relations function of the District in relation to staff management. Maintain responsibility for the audit compliance with regards to Financial Management and Supply Chain Management matters. Ensure effective management of Emergency Fleet and equipment. Ensure effective communication with regards to meetings, workshops, debriefs, compiling stats and report writing and forging sustainable relationships with external stakeholders. Ensure effective communication with regards to meetings, workshops, debriefs, compiling stats and report writing and forging sustainable relationships with external stakeholders. Effective support to District Manager and act in management capacity when required.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.