Paramedic Grade 1 To 4 (EMS Continuous Quality Improvement)

Salary: Grade 1: R334 227 per annum; Grade 2: R413 199 per annum; Grade 3: R506 496 per annum; Grade 4: R593 079 per annum

Centre: Emergency Medical Services

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programmes that allows registration with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Paramedic.
-Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as
Paramedic.
Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration
with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner.
Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National
Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care
Practitioner.
Registration with a professional council: Grade 1: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
Grade 2: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma.
Grade 3: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP.
Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma orECP.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
Grade 2: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma.
Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic.
Registered ECP– None.
Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Registered ECPs-10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP.
Inherent requirement of the job: Physical and mental fitness.
Valid code C1 driver’s license.
Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP).
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration
category.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy and skills.

ECP.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
Grade 2: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma.
Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic.
Registered ECP– None.
Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
Registered ECPs-10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP.
Inherent requirement of the job: Physical and mental fitness.
Valid code C1 driver’s license.
Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP).
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy and skills.
Present clinical performance reports, quality improvement outcomes, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Dr N Abdullah at (063) 780-1864 or email:
Naseef.abdullah@westerncape.gov.za

Applicants apply online: http://www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”)