Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 and 3 Vacancies 2026: 7 Posts Available in the Western Cape
The Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness is inviting applications for seven Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 and 3 positions within its Emergency Medical Services.
The vacancies are intended for appropriately qualified and registered emergency care professionals and are located across various institutions in the Western Cape.
The positions offer salaries of R187,488 per annum for Grade 1 and R217,983 per annum for Grade 3. The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026 at 17:00.
Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 and 3 Vacancies 2026
Here are the key details at a glance:
Employer: Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
Position: Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 and 3
Number of posts: 7
Directorate: Emergency Clinical Services Support
Salary Grade 1: R187,488 per annum
Salary Grade 3: R217,983 per annum
Location: Various institutions in the Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026 at 17:00
The Department states that applications must be submitted online through its health jobs recruitment platform.
Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 Requirements
Applicants for Grade 1 must have successfully completed an appropriate Basic Life Support (BLS) course that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA).
Applicants must also be registered with the HPCSA in the relevant category.
No experience after registration with the HPCSA as a BAA is required for Grade 1.
Emergency Care Officer Grade 3 Requirements
Applicants for Grade 3 must have successfully completed an appropriate Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
Applicants must also be registered with the HPCSA as an AEA.
No experience after registration with the HPCSA as an AEA is required for Grade 3.
Additional Requirements
The Department lists several additional requirements for the Emergency Care Officer positions.
Applicants must have:
- A valid Code C1 driver’s licence.
- A valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP).
- Physical and mental fitness.
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care protocols.
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
These requirements should be checked carefully before submitting an application.
Duties of an Emergency Care Officer
Successful candidates will provide emergency medical services as part of the Department’s Emergency Medical Services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Communicating effectively with patients, colleagues, other services and members of the public.
- Providing quality and efficient roadside-to-bedside definitive emergency care.
- Delivering emergency care within defined emergency timeframes.
- Working across different geographic and clinical service platforms.
- Using communication tools provided by the employer to support safe patient care.
- Completing manual and electronic patient care reports.
- Completing trip authority log sheets.
- Maintaining emergency vehicles and equipment.
- Supporting supervisors.
- Participating in activities relating to personal wellbeing.
The role therefore combines emergency patient care with documentation, equipment management, communication and operational responsibilities.
Salary for the Emergency Care Officer Vacancies
The advertised salaries are:
Emergency Care Officer Grade 1: R187,488 per annum
Emergency Care Officer Grade 3: R217,983 per annum
The final grade offered will depend on the applicant’s applicable qualifications and professional registration category.
Who Should Apply?
The Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 and 3 Vacancies 2026 are aimed at appropriately qualified emergency care professionals who meet the relevant HPCSA registration requirements.
The Grade 1 position may be relevant to candidates registered as Basic Ambulance Assistants, while Grade 3 is aimed at candidates registered as Ambulance Emergency Assistants.
Applicants should make sure that their professional registration, emergency care qualification and driver’s licence meet the requirements before applying.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness health jobs platform.
Applicants should select the relevant vacancy and complete the online application according to the Department’s instructions.
The Department’s advertised application platform is:
www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Applicants should use the online applications option.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 and 3 Vacancies 2026 is:
24 August 2026 at 17:00
Applicants should submit their applications before the stated deadline. Late applications may not be considered.
Important Information for Applicants
The Department states that candidates should be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place determined by the Department.
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete two pre-entry assessments. One assessment is a practical exercise designed to determine suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the post. The other is an integrity assessment relating to ethical conduct.
The Department also states that excess personnel will receive preference.
No Payment Is Required
Applicants should be careful of anyone requesting money in exchange for employment.
The Department’s vacancy advertisement states that no payment of any kind is required when applying for posts.
Final Thoughts
The Emergency Care Officer Grade 1 and 3 Vacancies 2026 provide seven opportunities within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness for appropriately qualified emergency care professionals.
Grade 1 offers a salary of R187,488 per annum, while Grade 3 offers R217,983 per annum. The positions require the relevant BLS or ILS qualification, HPCSA registration, a valid C1 driver’s licence and professional driver’s permit.
If you meet the requirements, make sure your application is completed correctly and submitted online before 24 August 2026 at 17:00.
Closing date: 24 August 2026 at 17:00
Number of vacancies: 7
Salary: R187,488 to R217,983 per annum
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