Urgent need. The emergency‑care sector is short of qualified staff, and Melamed has opened a permanent Basic Ambulance Assistant position that you can apply for today.
What the role is
Melamed is looking for a Basic Ambulance Assistant to join its ambulance teams in the Western Cape. The job is permanent, skilled level, and paid at market‑related rates. Reference number: M24-BAA-01.
Who can apply – required qualifications and experience
- Matric certificate
- Approved life‑support qualification (Basic Life Support or Emergency Care Assistant)
- At least three years of relevant emergency‑care experience
- Valid South African driver’s licence
- Valid professional driving permit
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Current compliance with the Clinical Practice Guidelines
All registrations and licences must be active. Expired documents will disqualify you.
What you gain
- Stable, permanent employment
- Market‑related salary
- Experience in high‑pressure, team‑focused ambulance care
- Opportunity to develop clinical and communication skills
- Shift work that can build resilience and adaptability
How to apply – step‑by‑step
- Gather the following documents in clear, readable PDF format:
- Updated CV (tailored to emergency care)
- Certified ID document
- Matric certificate
- Life‑support qualification certificate
- HPCSA registration proof
- Driver’s licence
- Professional driving permit
- Clinical Practice Guidelines compliance record
- References with contact details
- Visit the official Melomed online recruitment portal.
- Enter the reference number M24-BAA-01 when prompted.
- Upload your documents and fill in your personal details.
- Check that every file is readable and that your phone number and email are current.
- Submit the application. The vacancy has no stated closing date, so apply as soon as possible.
Tips to improve your chances
- Place the expiry dates of your driver’s licence, professional driving permit, HPCSA registration and Clinical Practice Guidelines compliance at the top of your CV – recruiters can verify readiness instantly.
- Highlight at least three years of hands‑on emergency‑care work, specifying shift patterns and duties.
- Use the exact wording of the required life‑support qualification.
- Add a short bullet point about teamwork and communication in high‑stress situations.
- Ensure all contact information is up‑to‑date and that references are reachable.
- Proofread every uploaded document for clarity.
Final checklist before you hit “Submit”
- Matric completed?
- Life‑support qualification matches the role?
- Three years of relevant experience documented?
- Driver’s licence valid?
- Professional driving permit valid?
- HPCSA registration active?
- Clinical Practice Guidelines compliance current?
- Shift availability confirmed?
- All PDFs clear and legible?
- Contact details correct?
If any of the above are missing, you are unlikely to move forward in the selection process.
Next steps
Prepare your documents, follow the step‑by‑step guide, and submit your application today. This role offers a solid career path for experienced emergency‑care professionals who can stay calm, communicate clearly, and work well in a team.