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An experienced EMS Operations Manager is wanted in Wolmer to oversee the full operational function of an emergency medical services division. This is a permanent, senior-level opportunity for a qualified emergency care professional who can keep staff, vehicles, equipment and 24-hour readiness running smoothly, while acting as the professional face of the organisation.
About the company and the work
The vacancy is placed by KingsleyIrons Recruitment, a recruitment agency whose stated mission is to maximise its clients’ performance by placing only the very best talent. The agency recruits skilled candidates across a range of industries and places people in permanent and contract positions throughout South Africa.
The work itself sits at the centre of an emergency medical service. The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the service, from ambulance fleet and equipment readiness to staff scheduling, site visits and incident coordination. It is a hands-on leadership role that mixes office work with travel, site visits and after-hours standby, and it calls for someone with strong industry relationships and credibility in the emergency care field.
Role details and duties
The advert lists the following responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day EMS operations of the division.
- Oversee the ambulance fleet, equipment and operational readiness.
- Lead and manage medical staff and scheduling.
- Conduct site visits and travel to operational regions.
- Handle logistics, planning and incident coordination.
- Maintain strong relationships with hospitals, clients and partners.
- Act as the professional face of the organisation.
- Support business development through industry networks.
- Provide operational standby support after hours.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Health and EMS regulations.
The role is advertised as a permanent, senior position based in Wolmer, with a salary of R30,000 to R50,000 per month. The listing was posted on 29 October 2026 and shows an expiry window of 25 days, so applicants should not delay.
Requirements
The advert lists the following minimum requirements. Only what the source states is included here:
- An ILS / AEA qualification (Immediate Life Support).
- Strong EMS operational management experience.
- A mature profile, with 30 to 50 years preferred, as stated in the advert.
- Professional communication and leadership skills.
- The ability to manage high-pressure, 24-hour operational environments.
- Strong industry relationships and networks.
- Willingness to travel and conduct site visits.
The advert also highlights soft skills: a strong leadership presence, a professional and well-spoken manner, the ability to handle conflict and high-pressure situations, and an industry-respected, relationship-driven approach. Desired skills listed are team leadership, emergency care and time management.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is listed on CareerJunction under reference a42733e8-95ab-4, job number 2646449, posted on 29 October 2026. Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing, using the Apply button on this page, which opens the original advert. The listing asks applicants to submit a CV together with a copy of their ID and qualifications, and it notes that applicants may opt out and request deletion of their information at any time.
Be careful with any message that claims to come from the recruiter but asks for payment, banking details or personal documents outside the official application route. Genuine recruiters do not charge job seekers to apply.
Practical tips
Before applying, make your operational track record easy to follow: the size of the teams you have led, the fleets or regions you have covered, and how you have handled 24-hour rostering and incident coordination. Put your ILS / AEA qualification and your emergency care experience near the top of your CV, and mention any hospital, client or partner relationships that show your standing in the industry. If you have handled Department of Health compliance or EMS regulation work, say so plainly, since that is a stated part of the role.
How the process works
Applications go through the original CareerJunction listing, where the recruiter reviews submissions against the stated requirements. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are then considered for the next steps in the recruiter’s own process. Keep a copy of what you submitted, and watch for communication from the recruiter through the channels given on the original listing.
Important information
This post is shared for information only. Khabrtv is not the employer and does not handle applications, shortlisting or appointments for this vacancy. All details above come from the original CareerJunction advert, and readers should check that advert for the full wording and current status before applying, since listings can close or change.
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