Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Global Medical Safety and Risk Solutions (GMSRS) is a trusted provider of integrated rescue and healthcare services across both onshore and offshore environments. Through our Medevac Africa division, we deliver high-performance Search and Rescue (SAR), Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), maritime medical evacuations and specialist rescue capabilities. With a strong operational ethos and a team-first mindset, we pride ourselves on executing complex rescue missions in demanding environments.
Role Overview
We are recruiting professional Technical Rescuers to join our specialist Medevac Africa Rescue Team on a part-time / adhoc basis.
Technical Rescuers provide specialist rescue capability during maritime, aviation and remote rescue operations, working alongside medical rescuers, pilots and rescue coordinators to safely access, recover and evacuate casualties from challenging operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct technical rescue operations in accordance with approved procedures.
- Participate in maritime, offshore, aviation and remote rescue missions.
- Perform high angle, rope and water rescue operations.
- Assist with casualty packaging, extraction and evacuation.
- Operate safely around helicopters, rescue vessels and specialist rescue equipment.
- Maintain operational readiness of rescue equipment.
- Complete operational documentation and incident reports.
- Participate in operational debriefings and training exercises.
Who We’re Looking For
- Calm under pressure.
- Safety-focused with excellent situational awareness.
- Strong team player with a professional attitude.
- Physically fit and committed to maintaining operational readiness.
- Adaptable and able to operate in dynamic, high-risk environments.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold recognised qualifications in one or more of the following:
- High Angle Rescue
- Rope Rescue
- Swift Water Rescue
- Rescue Swimmer
- Be medically fit for operational duties.
- Be a confident and competent swimmer.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Hold a valid South African driver’s licence.
- Possess basic computer literacy (Microsoft 365 advantageous).
- Have reliable personal transport and be able to report to either our Pinelands or Cape Town International Airport operational bases within approximately 45 minutes of activation.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
- Maritime Rescue Operations
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Helicopter Operations
- Offshore Rescue
- Wilderness Rescue
- Incident Management
- Technical Rescue Instruction
- Previous emergency services experience
Operational Environment
Technical Rescuers may be deployed across a range of operational environments, including:
- Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Offshore Rescue Operations
- Helicopter Rescue Operations
- Remote and Wilderness Rescue
- Industrial and Remote Site Emergency Response
- Aviation and Marine Rescue Operations
Work Arrangement
- Part-time / adhoc deployments based on operational requirements.
- Participation in an operational standby roster.
- Must be available to deploy on multi-day missions when required.
- Must be willing to work both day and night operations.
- Mandatory attendance at training every second week, incorporating both physical fitness and practical rescue exercises.
- Successful applicants will be required to complete ongoing operational competency assessments.
Physical & Operational Assessments
Shortlisted applicants may be required to successfully complete:
- Interview.
- Technical rescue competency assessment.
- Swim assessment.
- Physical fitness assessment.
- Practical operational assessment.
- Reference and credential verification.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you have the technical rescue skills and operational mindset to work in challenging environments, we’d love to hear from you.
Please ensure your CV and supporting documentation are submitted as a single PDF file.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 30 days of closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Join the Medevac Africa Rescue Team and help deliver specialist rescue capability in some of Southern Africa’s most demanding operational environments.