Urgent: Mediclinic ER24 is hiring a qualified Basic Ambulance Assistant for a permanent, on‑site role in Plumstead, Cape Town – and the deadline is fast approaching on 27 July 2026.
What the role involves
This is a full‑time operational position (reference 72016) where you will answer emergency calls, provide basic patient care within the authorised scope, and help keep the ambulance crew ready for action. You will also act as a professional face of ER24 when dealing with patients and the public. Recruitment is led by Natalie Williams.
Who can apply
- Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate (mandatory)
- Grade 12 (if required for your training record)
- 6 months to 1 year of road‑based basic life support (BLS) experience (minimum)
- Preferably 2 years of road‑based BLS experience
- Understanding of the Basic Ambulance Assistant scope of practice
- Good spoken and written English
- Ability to work calmly in emergencies and complete accurate patient reports
- Willingness to work on‑site in Plumstead
- If you have completed the Health Professions Council of South Africa Clinical Practice Guidelines training, include it – otherwise you must finish it during probation.
What you gain
- Permanent employment in emergency medical services
- Hands‑on experience responding to real emergencies
- Opportunity to develop clinical and teamwork skills
- Exposure to Mediclinic’s standards and professional network
- Potential preference for internal Mediclinic staff under the Employment Equity Plan
How to apply
- Visit the official Mediclinic ER24 application portal.
- Sign in or create a new external candidate profile (internal fixed‑term staff must not use their internal profile).
- Enter reference number 72016 when prompted.
- Fill in all required personal details.
- Upload an up‑to‑date CV that places your Basic Ambulance Assistant qualification and road experience at the top.
- Attach a scanned copy of your Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate.
- Provide clear start and end dates for each ambulance role you have held.
- Include any Clinical Practice Guidelines training you have completed.
- Review everything carefully, then submit before the closing date.
- Save the confirmation screen or email as proof of submission.
Tips to improve your chances
- Show the exact length of your road experience – list months and years for each position.
- Describe the types of calls you attended and the specific patient‑care tasks you performed.
- Highlight any experience completing patient report forms accurately.
- If you only meet the minimum road experience, emphasise your reliability, calmness under pressure, and willingness to complete any required training quickly.
- Use full wording, e.g., “basic life support duties” instead of the abbreviation “BLS duties.”
- Provide at least two professional referees who can speak to your emergency‑service performance.
Next steps
If you meet the qualifications, prepare your documents now and submit before the deadline. Remember, only one position is available, so a clear and complete application is essential. Good luck – this could be the start of a rewarding career in emergency care.