REFERENCE NO. M11/2013
SALARY PACKAGE: R589 104.00- R673 575.00 PER ANNUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ABOVE POST:- •National Diploma, B.Tech or equivalent qualification in
Emergency Medical Care/ Ambulance Emergency Technology. •Must be registered as
Paramedic/Emergency Care Practitioner with the HPCSA for a minimum period of 3 years. •A minimum
of 2 years' experience as a course coordinator. •Proof of current registration as a Paramedic or
Emergency Care Practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa is essential. •A
minimum of 2 years in training and management experience is mandatory. •Qualification as an assessor,
facilitator and moderator including computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Presentation is
essential. •Good interpersonal, leadership and management skills. •Sound knowledge of financial
Management and labour Relations. •Unendorsed valid Code B driver's licence (Code 08).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:-The incumbent of this post will
report to the General Manager: EMS, and will be responsible to manage the EMS College to satisfy the
demand for competent and compassionate EMS practitioners for the delivery of emergency services. The
ideal candidate must: •Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of the emergency medical
education environment and the linkage thereof to the requirements of the sector. •Have expert knowledge
of the legislative and policy framework informing the area of operation. •Have the ability to capture in
writing the essence of findings in concise, clear language and present these findings to relevant
stakeholders. •Have the ability to prioritise issues and other work related matters and to comply with time
frames set. •Be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Software Applications.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:- •Manage the development and application of Emergency Medical Care
(EMC) education programmes. •Manage Training and Development environment. •Develop policy,
norms and standards within the National Legislative and Policy framework to regulate the provision of
EMS education programmes. •Effectively apply legislation and Policy framework governing EMS
Education and training e.g SAQA Act, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, Further Education
Act and other key legislation. •Responsible for the maintenance of high standards training as per the
HPCSA and HEQC regulations. •Liaise and communicate with various stakeholders of the college
including HPCSA, the Private Sector and other Government institutions. •Oversee work
integrated/experiential learning. •Responsible for internal moderation of all courses including course
material and examinations. •Revise and update all protocols and Standard Operating Procedures of the
College. •Responsible for tender Specifications on EMS training related items when necessary.
•Adjudication of tenders in conjunction with established committees. Perform any other duties as may be
required by the Chief Director: Emergency Medical Services.
ENQUIRIES: MR N W SITHOLE : 033 846 7242
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: THE ACTING GENERAL MANAGER: HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PRIVATE BAG X9051 PIETERMARITZBURG 3200
OR Hand Deliver to: 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, REGISTRY, Minus 1:1 North Tower
