The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Emergency Care Officer (ECO) Grade 1–3 vacancies, offering a total of 248 posts across Emergency Medical Services (EMS) districts in the province. The closing date for applications is 28 November 2025 at 23:59, and all applications must be submitted online before the portal closes.
If you have always wanted to work in emergency medical services, this recruitment drive could be your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Eastern Cape Department of Health is offering a large number of posts for trained and registered emergency care personnel. These roles give successful applicants the chance to support communities, save lives, and work in one of the most important public service sectors.
Emergency Care Officers play a crucial role in the healthcare system. They are the first people to respond when someone is sick, injured, or in danger. They help stabilize patients, provide life-saving treatment, and transport them safely to medical facilities. For people who have a passion for serving others, these positions offer a meaningful and rewarding career path.
The province continues to strengthen its EMS services to improve response times and ensure that rural, deep rural, and urban communities all receive quality emergency care. With challenges like long distances, difficult terrain, and high demand for ambulance services, the department needs skilled Emergency Care Officers who can handle pressure and provide excellent care.
Hiring 248 new officers shows the department’s commitment to service delivery, community safety, and professional healthcare standards. These positions also contribute to reducing unemployment among trained healthcare professionals.
Emergency Care Officer positions fall under the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD), meaning salaries and allowances follow a structured scale based on qualifications and experience. The department is hiring across all EMS districts in the Eastern Cape, giving applicants a wide choice of work locations.
Salary levels for these posts include:
These salaries are aligned with HPCSA-regulated qualifications for Basic Ambulance Assistants (BAA) and Ambulance Emergency Assistants (AEA).
All appointed officers will be expected to:
These tasks form the core of EMS work and help maintain a high standard of service for communities across the province.
The requirements differ based on your qualification type:
Applicants who meet these requirements and have a strong interest in providing emergency care will have the best chance of being selected.
The 248 posts are distributed across these districts:
Each district has a reference number and an enquiries contact for applicants who need more information.
Applications must be submitted online using the Eastern Cape eRecruitment Portal. The system is available 24 hours a day and automatically closes at 23:59 on the final day.
Posts: 40
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/NMM/MIN/41/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms D. Davids – (041) 391 8164
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Posts: 24
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/BCM/MIN/42/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms N. Jaceni – (043) 7433 006/057
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Posts: 32
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/AMH/MIN/43/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms S. Njokweni – (043) 707 6748
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Posts: 48
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/ORT/MIN/44/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms Z. Mtimba – (047) 502 9000
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Posts: 32
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/ALF/MIN/45/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Mr Praim – (039) 797 6070
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Posts: 24
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/SBD/MIN/46/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Ms Z. Sulo – (041) 408 8509
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Posts: 24
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/JGQ/MIN/47/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Mr J.S. Ndzinde – (051) 633 9631
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Posts: 24
Ref No: ECHEALTH/ECO/CRI/MIN/48/11/2025
Enquiries:
📞 Mr L. Solomane – (045) 807 1110/1101
📧 RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za
Technical support is available during weekday business hours for applicants who struggle with the portal. All questions about job content must be directed to the recruitment mailbox, not the technical support email.
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