Eastern Cape Department of Health invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Emergency Care Officer (ECO) Grade 1–3 vacancies across multiple EMS districts.
Application Closing Date: 28 November 2025 (23:59)
Location: Eastern Cape EMS Stations (District Allocation Below)
Application Method: Online via EC eRecruitment Portal
About the Emergency Care Officer Vacancies
The Eastern Cape Department of Health has advertised a large intake of Emergency Care Officers (Grade 1–3) across seven EMS districts. These posts fall under the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) and provide employment opportunities for candidates registered with the HPCSA as Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAA) or Ambulance Emergency Assistants (AEA).
Successful candidates will be responsible for rendering emergency medical care, transporting patients, maintaining EMS vehicles and equipment, and performing administrative duties according to HPCSA protocols.
Salary Levels
- Grade 1: R187 488 – R214 368 per annum (OSD)
- Grade 3: R217 983 – R286 521 per annum (OSD)
Application Method
Applications must be submitted online at:
👉 Click here to apply via the Eastern Cape eRecruitment Portal
https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/
Portal is available 24/7 and closes automatically at 23:59 on the closing date.
Technical Support
Email (technical issues only — no CVs):
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice.gov.za
Technical support hours:
- Mon–Thu: 08:00–16:30
- Fri: 08:00–16:00
Application-Related Enquiries
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Minimum Requirements (All Posts)
Grade 1 (BAA)
- National Senior Certificate
- Completed Basic Life Support (BLS) course
- HPCSA registration as Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA)
- Code 10 driver’s licence with PDP
- Knowledge of Basic Life Support protocols
Grade 3 (AEA)
- Completed Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course
- HPCSA registration as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA)
- Code 10 driver’s licence with PDP
- Knowledge of Intermediate Life Support protocols
Duties (All Districts)
- Provide emergency medical care according to HPCSA protocols
- Transport sick and injured patients safely
- Complete patient records, vehicle checklists, log sheets and administration
- Clean and maintain ambulances, base stations and medical equipment
- Perform inter-facility patient transfers
- Perform any duties assigned by the EMS supervisor
Vacancy Breakdown by District
1. Nelson Mandela Metro EMS
Posts: 40
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/NMM/MIN/41/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms D. Davids – (041) 391 8164
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
2. Buffalo City Metro EMS
Posts: 24
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/BCM/MIN/42/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms N. Jaceni – (043) 7433 006/057
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
3. Amathole EMS
Posts: 32
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/AMH/MIN/43/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms S. Njokweni – (043) 707 6748
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
4. OR Tambo EMS – Mthatha Station
Posts: 48
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/ORT/MIN/44/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms Z. Mtimba – (047) 502 9000
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
5. Alfred Nzo EMS
Posts: 32
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/ALF/MIN/45/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Mr Praim – (039) 797 6070
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
6. Sarah Baartman EMS
Posts: 24
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/SBD/MIN/46/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms Z. Sulo – (041) 408 8509
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
7. Joe Gqabi EMS
Posts: 24
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/JGQ/MIN/47/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Mr J.S. Ndzinde – (051) 633 9631
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
8. Chris Hani EMS
Posts: 24
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/CRI/MIN/48/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Mr L. Solomane – (045) 807 1110/1101
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Closing Date
🗓 28 November 2025 at 23:59
No late applications will be accepted. Submit online before the deadline.
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