Let us look at the Paramedic vacancies, the salary, the requirements and what they do. Have you completed a paramedic training and you are looking for a job in the government sector? Before you apply, look at the salary scale of the emergency personnel, the requirements for vacancies and the duties.
The Salary-Requirements and Duties of a Paramedic in South Africa
PARAMEDIC GRADE 3 & 4 REF NO: KCD 18/2023
SALARY : Grade 3: R440 904 – R501 630 per annum
Grade 4: R516 273 – R581 655 per annum 13th cheque, medical aid (optional subject to employee must meet prescribed requirements) and housing allowance (subject to employee must meet prescribed
requirements).
Requirements for This Position
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate or Grade 12 (Senior Certificate), B-Tech Degree in Emergency
Care, Ten (10) years working experience after registration with HPCSA as an
Emergency Care Practitioner, Registration with HPCSA as Emergency Care
Practitioner, Valid Drivers’ License C1 with Professional Driving Permit. Grade 2:
required additional Ten (10) years working experience after registration with
HPCSA as an Emergency Care Practitioner. Possess knowledge of Advance Life
Support Protocol. Health Related Act, Relevant Public Service, Knowledge of
Legislation, EMS Trend, HPCSA and EMS Protocol, Possess knowledge of
Advance Medical Rescue, Knowledge and understanding of EMS Standard
Operation procedures, rules and regulations of Road, Traffic ordinance, ability to
work under pressure, Patience, Tolerance, Empathy and Cross Cultural
Awareness, Interpersonal sensitivity and code of conduct in the public service, An
understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector, Ability to plan and
prioritize work related matters and to comply with time frames and Very high levels
of accuracy and extensive analytical skills.
What are The Duties of a Paramedic?
DUTIES : Provide advanced life support and advanced medical rescue for the District and
Sub- District,
Respond to the emergency call in the district,
Maintain vehicle and medical equipment check the allocated vehicle and equipment and complete the
check list,
Assist with the community awareness programmes within the district,
Conduct treatment of hepatitis programme for the staff and monitor progress
thereof,
Lecture patient management and demonstrate use of equipment to the
internal Operational staff, other health sector staff and public,
Assist ECO’s with emergency call (red code) and critical patients, Actively participate in quality
assurance project in the district,
Control, issue and check drugs, records issues in registers and submit registers,
Change and replenish surgical sundries and medical-gases and ensure that all items are used before expiry date,
Wash, clean disinfect the interior of the vehicle equipment and maintain unit in a good working
condition,
Conduct proper shift hand over and report discrepancies on equipment,
monitor vehicle, services and make recommendation to the shift leader,
Maintain accurate and reliable records or information, Maintain best clinical practices in
accordance with quality standards and maintaining Continuous Professional
Development (CPD),
Abide by all standard operation procedures for EMS and
HPCSA,
Provide orientation and supervised training with regard to ALS, Actively
participate in training and quality assurance programs, Execute duties assigned by
immediate supervisor and/or any other official and Work flexible hours (inclusive
of overtime) and beyond the Western Zone Sub-district based on service delivery
need.
Who can apply for Paramedic Vacancies?
Anyone with relevant requirements as mentioned above and resides in South Africa can submit their applications for considerations for the job.
Where to Find Such Positions
Often, DPSA.org.za advertises vacancies for paramedic in different provinces as submitted by the relevant departments. Check for the latest DPSA Vacancy Circular and apply as per the advertisements.