Paramedic- Free State Department of Health x1

Paramedic- Free State Department of Health x1

Job Overview

• Job Title: Paramedic
• Reference: H/P/27/2026
• Department: Free State Department of Health
• Location: Fezile Dabi District
• Employment Type: Not specified

Salary

Additional Benefits: 13th cheque, housing allowance and optional medical aid, subject to prescribed requirements.

Job Description

The Free State Department of Health is seeking a qualified Paramedic to provide effective pre-hospital emergency care and rescue services within the applicable scope of practice.

The successful candidate will respond to emergency calls, assess and treat patients, provide safe transportation to healthcare facilities, maintain emergency vehicles and equipment, complete required documentation and communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, control centres and other emergency service providers.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
• Successful completion of a Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme.
• Current HPCSA registration as a Paramedic for 2026/2027.
• Knowledge of the CCA / NDIP / ECP scope of practice.
• Valid Code 10 (C1) driver’s licence.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).

Experience Requirements

The required experience depends on the salary grade:

Grade 1

• No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a CCA Paramedic.

Grade 2

• 7 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a CCA Paramedic; or
• Relevant experience after registration as a Paramedic with a National Diploma.

Grade 3

• 14 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a CCA Paramedic.
• 7 years’ experience after registration as a Paramedic with a National Diploma.
• No experience required for registered ECP candidates.

Grade 4

• 24 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a CCA Paramedic.
• 17 years’ experience after registration as a Paramedic.
• 10 years’ experience after registration as an ECP.

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should have:

• Ability to provide emergency care and perform rescue procedures within their scope of practice.
• Knowledge of emergency plans.
• Knowledge of emergency circulars and policies.
• Knowledge of Emergency Care scope of practice.
• Ability to work under pressure and for extended hours.
• Physical and mental fitness.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Free State Province.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Care

• Provide effective pre-hospital emergency care.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls.
• Assess, treat and transport patients according to applicable protocols.
• Ensure safe delivery of patients to the appropriate medical facility.
• Call for additional support when required.
• Undertake inter-hospital transfers when necessary.
• Complete Declaration of Death forms in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Vehicle & Equipment Management

• Check the allocated emergency vehicle and equipment at the start of shifts.
• Complete required vehicle and equipment checklists.
• Maintain emergency vehicles and equipment in good working order.
• Clean vehicles and equipment using appropriate detergents.
• Report losses, damage, discrepancies and deficiencies.
• Replace and replenish surgical supplies and medical gases.
• Maintain a clean and functional emergency unit and base.

Administration & Communication

• Complete patient report forms and log sheets.
• Communicate with the Control Centre.
• Complete and submit required paperwork to the Shift Leader before the end of the shift.
• Perform administrative duties associated with daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, service providers and members of the public.

Professional Development

• Participate in in-service training.
• Attend refresher courses.
• Perform overtime when required.
• Manage emergency-service assets during assigned shifts.

Enquiries

Ms TF Seabelo
Tel: 060 985 1353

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