Operational Ambulance Emergency Assistant

ER24 Lowveld | Sonheuwel, Nelspruit | South Africa

Closing date: 16/07/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Natalie Williams

Reference number: 70567

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