Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant

ER24 Upington | Upington | South Africa 

Closing date: 14/05/2026  
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams  
Reference number: 69157  
 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 basic medical care in line with scope of practice.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate

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: 6 months – 1-year road BLS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years road BLS experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
Administer patient care in line with scope of pratice
Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Application of best practice
• EMS environment
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Patient Report Forms

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