Global Medical Safety & Risk Solutions

16/02/2026

Today, as Cape Town experienced temperatures above 40°C, a GMSRS Site-Based Medic based at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company responded to a serious heat-related emergency on Platteklip Gorge.

Although the incident fell outside our official site responsibility, our medic was the closest advanced medical provider and immediately went to assist.

The patient was critically ill and required urgent evacuation. Our Emergency Operations Centre coordinated with Western Cape DOH EMS, who dispatched specialised Wilderness Search and Rescue medics and the Air Mercy Service helicopter.

Thanks to the combined efforts of:
• Western Cape DOH EMS
• Wilderness Search And Rescue WSAR Western Cape
• South African National Parks
• Air Mercy Service (AMS)
• Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

the patient was stabilised and safely extracted from the mountain.

This serves as an important reminder that extreme heat on Table Mountain can quickly become dangerous.

If hiking:
✔ Start early
✔ Carry sufficient water
✔ Monitor conditions
✔ Know the emergency number 021 937 0300 (Western Cape, South Africa)
✔ Turn back if you feel unwell

Read the full article here:
https://gmsrs.com/2026/02/gmsrs-site-based-medic-assists-with-critical-heat-emergency-on-table-mountain/

Stay safe, Cape Town.

13/02/2026

In the early hours of Thursday morning, 12 February 2026, Medevac 04 successfully completed its first night maritime medical evacuation off the coast of Cape Town.

Activated at 22h59 on 11th Feb 2026, the GMSRS Emergency Operations Centre mobilised the AS365 N2 Dauphin helicopter, callsign Medevac 04, in partnership with Cape Town Helicopters following a medical emergency aboard a Roll-on/Roll-Off vessel at sea.

After coordination with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Port Health, Department of Health medical officers, shipping agents and insurers, the aircraft departed at 03h18 and conducted a precision night hoist approximately 10 nautical miles west of Green Point.

The patient was assessed and stabilised onboard before being safely hoisted into the aircraft and transferred to hospital in a stable condition.

This mission marks Medevac 04’s first live night maritime evacuation and highlights the strength of coordinated maritime rescue capability in the Western Cape.

Our sincere thanks to all authorities and stakeholders involved for their swift and professional cooperation.

Read the full article here:
https://gmsrs.com/2026/02/medevac-04-completes-first-night-maritime-medical-evacuation/

05/02/2026

Over the weekend of 24–25 January 2026, Cape Town Helicopters and Medevac Africa conducted a joint helicopter rescue training camp in Gansbaai, Western Cape.

The two-day programme focused on air-sea rescue, terrestrial and mountainous rescue, remote deployment logistics, and strengthening joint operational readiness between aviation, medical, and rescue teams.

Read more about the training and outcomes on our website: https://gmsrs.com/2026/02/joint-helicopter-rescue-training-camp-strengthens-operational-readiness/

12/01/2026

Medevac 04 Completes it's first mission.

Medevac Africa a division of GMSRS, in partnership with Cape Town Helicopters, has successfully completed our first helicopter medical evacuation along South Africa’s West Coast.

The mission involved hoisting an injured seafarer from a bulk carrier offshore and transferring the patient safely to Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.

This operation showcases the power of teamwork, preparation, and seamless coordination between flight crews, medical rescue teams, and emergency operations.

Read the full story on our website: https://gmsrs.com/2026/01/medevac-04-conducts-first-helicopter-medical-evacuation-along-the-west-coast/

23/12/2025

We are proud to announce the formal launch of an integrated aeromedical and search and rescue capability between Global Medical Safety & Risk Solutions (GMSRS), through our Medevac Africa division, and Cape Town Helicopters (CTH).

This partnership brings together GMSRS’s clinical governance, specialist rescue capability, and topside operational coordination with CTH’s aviation expertise and rotary wing platforms, enabling a unified response across offshore, coastal, and remote inland environments.

To mark the collaboration, we recently hosted a stakeholder open day, providing clients and partners with insight into how aviation, medical, and rescue disciplines integrate to support complex aeromedical and SAR missions.

The partnership is supported by formal operational frameworks aligned with the Department of Transport and the South African Search and Rescue Organisation (SASAR), ensuring coordination with both the ARCC and MRCC when required.

We would like to thank all partners and stakeholders who joined us and continue to support the development of a resilient, interoperable aeromedical and SAR capability in South Africa.

https://gmsrs.com/2025/12/gmsrs-and-cth-sar-platform/

13/11/2025

🌍 We're Hiring: Adhoc Site-Based Medical Staff (Cape Town)

GMSRS is seeking qualified medical professionals to join our team on a adhoc basis for site-based work in the Cape Town region.

If you’re passionate about delivering professional on-site healthcare, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to be part of a team dedicated to safety, excellence, and medical readiness, we want to hear from you!

📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
📅 Duration: Adhoc
💼 Role: Site-Based Medical Staff

🩺 Requirements: ILS/ECA/ECT/ALS (Current HPCSA registration, CPD Compliant, and prior site-based or remote experience (advantageous).

Join a company that provides bespoke and turnkey medical solutions across Africa. from remote site medicine to emergency response and rescue support.

👉 Apply now at: https://gmsrs.com/jobs/adhoc-site-based-medical-staff-cape-town/

11/10/2025

🌍 We're Hiring: Site-Based Medical Staff – 6-Month Contract (Cape Town)

GMSRS is seeking qualified medical professionals to join our team for a 6-month site-based contract in the Cape Town region.

If you’re passionate about delivering professional on-site healthcare, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to be part of a team dedicated to safety, excellence, and medical readiness — we want to hear from you!

📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
📅 Duration: 6-Month Contract
💼 Role: Site-Based Medical Staff
🩺 Requirements: ILS/ECA/ECT/ALS (Current HPCSA registration, CPD Compliant, and prior site-based or remote experience (advantageous).

Join a company that provides bespoke and turnkey medical solutions across Africa — from remote site medicine to emergency response and rescue support.

👉 Apply now at: https://gmsrs.com/jobs/6-month-contract-site-based-medical-staff-cape-town/

29/07/2025

🚨 ATTENTION SAR MEDICS – CAPE TOWN 🚨

Are you ready to answer the call when every second counts?

GMSRS is growing our Adhoc Medical Rescuer team for Aviation & Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) in Cape Town. We’re looking for confident, capable medics with the skill, resilience, and readiness to operate in high-pressure environments — both during live missions and regular training deployments.

🔹 Location: Cape Town
🔹 Type: Adhoc (Operational Callouts + Ongoing Training)
🔹 Scope: Aviation & Maritime SAR

Whether you’re hoisted from the ocean or deployed by air — if you’ve got the qualifications and passion for rescue, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply now & view the full job spec: https://gmsrs.com/jobs/adhoc-medical-rescuers-cape-town/

28/07/2025

🚨 Introducing GMSRS Career Alerts 🚨

Want to be the first to know when we’re hiring?
We’ve just launched our Career Alerts page — now you can stay in the loop by getting notified daily when new job opportunities open up at GMSRS.

🔗 Subscribe now: https://gmsrs.com/career-alerts/
💼 View current openings: https://gmsrs.com/careers/

Whether you're an experienced medic, rescue technician, or looking to join a team committed to excellence in remote medical and rescue services — we want to hear from you.

📩 Sign up today and never miss a career opportunity with us.

At GMSRS, we pride ourselves on providing world-class, adaptable, and professional medical solutions across a wide spectrum of environments, from high-profile events and corporate sites to remote and offshore operations.

28/03/2025

🚨 Maritime Medical Rescue – Critical Care, No Matter Where You Are 🌊🚁

When emergencies strike at sea, every second counts. Through our Medevac Africa division, GMSRS delivers expert medical evacuation and emergency response, providing life-saving care in the most remote and challenging maritime environments.

Whether it's a medical emergency onboard or a complex offshore rescue, our highly trained teams are ready to respond – fast.

🩺 24/7 Critical Care

📞 Contact us: info@medevac.africa
🔗 Learn more: https://gmsrs.com/medevac-africa/

27/03/2025

🚑💥 EASTER WEEKEND MEDIC VACANCY – CAPE TOWN 💥🚑

Looking for a short-term medical gig over Easter?
GMSRS is hiring ECA / ILS / ECT / ALS medics for a 4-day contract from 18–21 April 2025 in Cape Town.

✅ 12-hour shifts
✅ Paid short-term work with a leading medical support company

📍 Apply via the online form here:
👉 https://gmsrs.com/jobs/easter-weekend-site-based-medical-staff-cape-town/

🛑 Deadline: 4 April 2025