ER24 invites suitably qualified emergency medical care professionals to apply for the Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant vacancy 2026.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 27 July 2026
Vacancy Location: ER24 Western Cape South, Plumstead, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
ER24 Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant Vacancy 2026
ER24 is recruiting an Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant to join its Western Cape South operations in Plumstead, Cape Town.
The successful candidate will respond to emergency calls and provide basic emergency medical care in accordance with the applicable professional scope of practice.
This is a permanent, full-time and on-site opportunity for a qualified Basic Ambulance Assistant with practical road Basic Life Support experience.
Vacancy Overview
Employer: ER24
Position: Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant
Reference number: 72016
Number of positions: One
Employment type: Permanent
Workplace arrangement: On-site
Location: Plumstead, Cape Town
Region: ER24 Western Cape South
Closing date: 27 July 2026
Recruiter: Natalie Williams
Application method: Online
Main Purpose of the Position
The Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant will attend emergency calls and provide appropriate basic medical care to patients.
All patient-care duties must be performed according to:
- The Basic Ambulance Assistant scope of practice.
- Health Professions Council of South Africa requirements.
- ER24 clinical and operational procedures.
- Applicable emergency medical service standards.
- Approved Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Maintaining operational readiness for emergency calls.
- Responding to emergency incidents.
- Providing Basic Life Support patient care.
- Assessing and monitoring patients.
- Administering care within the approved scope of practice.
- Completing Patient Report Forms accurately.
- Following emergency medical service procedures.
- Maintaining emergency-response equipment.
- Supporting safe patient transportation.
- Promoting and maintaining a positive public image for ER24.
Operational Readiness
The successful applicant must ensure that emergency-response resources remain ready for use.
This may include:
- Inspecting ambulance equipment.
- Confirming that medical supplies are available.
- Checking emergency equipment before shifts.
- Reporting damaged or missing equipment.
- Maintaining ambulance cleanliness.
- Ensuring that required documents are available.
- Preparing for emergency dispatches.
- Following vehicle and equipment-check procedures.
Patient-Care Responsibilities
The Basic Ambulance Assistant will provide patient care within the legally permitted scope of practice.
Duties may include:
- Conducting initial patient assessments.
- Monitoring vital signs.
- Providing approved Basic Life Support interventions.
- Stabilising patients before transportation.
- Assisting patients during emergency transportation.
- Communicating patient information to receiving healthcare professionals.
- Documenting treatment and patient observations.
- Following applicable infection-control procedures.
The successful candidate must not perform procedures outside the registered scope of practice.
Essential Education Requirement
Applicants must have completed a:
Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate
Applicants must also meet all registration and professional requirements applicable to Basic Ambulance Assistants.
Advantageous Training
Successful completion of training relating to the Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous.
Candidates who are not compliant with the applicable Clinical Practice Guidelines when applying may be required to complete the necessary training during the probation period, should they be appointed.
Required Experience
Applicants must have:
Between six months and one year of road Basic Life Support experience
Candidates with the following experience will have an advantage:
Two years of road Basic Life Support experience
Applicants should clearly explain their ambulance, emergency-response and patient-care experience in their CVs.
Required Knowledge
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- The emergency medical services environment.
- HPCSA guidelines.
- The Basic Ambulance Assistant scope of practice.
- Clinical best practices.
- Patient Report Forms.
- Local facilities and hospitals.
- Travel routes.
- The demographic area served by ER24.
- Emergency-response procedures.
- Patient confidentiality.
- Occupational health and safety.
Language Requirement
Applicants must be proficient in English.
They should be able to:
- Speak English clearly.
- Write accurate patient reports.
- Communicate with patients and families.
- Communicate with dispatchers and healthcare workers.
- Provide clear information during emergency situations.
- Complete clinical and operational documentation.
Skills and Competencies
Suitable applicants should demonstrate:
- Emergency-response skills.
- Patient-care ability.
- Good communication.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Sound judgement.
- Professional conduct.
- Teamwork.
- Physical fitness.
- Reliability.
- Compassion and empathy.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Good geographical knowledge.
- Commitment to patient safety.
Documents Applicants Should Prepare
Applicants should prepare:
- An updated CV.
- A copy of their South African identity document.
- A Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate.
- Proof of current HPCSA registration.
- A valid driver’s licence, where requested.
- Proof of road BLS experience.
- Copies of Clinical Practice Guideline training certificates, where available.
- Any other documents requested through the application portal.
Applicants should ensure that all qualifications and professional registration information is accurate and current.
How to Apply for the ER24 Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant Vacancy 2026
Applications must be submitted through the official Mediclinic and ER24 careers website.
Click here to apply for the ER24 Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant Vacancy 2026
Use the following details to identify the vacancy:
Position: Operational Basic Ambulance Assistant
Reference number: 72016
Applicants should:
- Open the official vacancy page.
- Create or sign in to an applicant profile.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload an updated CV and supporting documents.
- Confirm that professional registration details are correct.
- Review the application.
- Submit it before the closing date.
Important Information for Internal Applicants
Internal employees employed on fixed-term contracts must apply using an external candidate profile.
They should not use their internal employee profile when applying for this position.
Employment Equity
All qualifying applicants will be considered.
Preference may be given in accordance with the Mediclinic Southern Africa Employment Equity Plan.
Suitable internal employees who meet the minimum requirements may also receive preference.
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on 27 July 2026.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting an application, applicants should confirm that:
- They have a Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate.
- Their HPCSA registration is valid.
- They have at least six months of road BLS experience.
- Their CV clearly explains their emergency medical experience.
- All professional documents are current.
- Their contact details are correct.
- They can work on-site in Plumstead.
- The application is submitted before 27 July 2026.
About ER24
ER24 is a South African emergency medical service provider offering ambulance, emergency-response and related medical services.
Its emergency teams respond to incidents, provide pre-hospital medical care and transport patients to appropriate healthcare facilities.