Global Medical Safety & Risk Solutions

01/04/2026

Search and Rescue Operation – 80 Nautical Miles South of Mossel Bay

In the early hours of 01 March 2026, Global Medical Safety & Risk Solutions (GMSRS), through our Medevac Africa division, was activated by MRCC Cape Town to assist in a maritime search and rescue operation involving the tug LEO.

The crew of 18 had been forced to abandon the vessel after it took on water and later sank. Vessels in the vicinity began responding to the distress, with additional support coordinated through MRCC.

Together with our aviation partners, Cape Town Helicopters and Cape Town Aviation, we placed aerial assets on standby, including fixed-wing aircraft which were deployed to support search efforts and on-scene coordination.

Despite challenging conditions, 12 survivors were rescued, 1 individual was recovered deceased, and 5 remain unaccounted for.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected and thank every agency, crew, and vessel involved in this multi-agency effort.

Special thanks to MRCC, the South African Weather Service (SAWS), Flight Information Services (FIS), and all maritime responders.

Read the full article here: https://gmsrs.com/2026/03/search-and-rescue-operation-80-nautical-miles-south-of-mossel-bay/

11/03/2026

🚨 We're Hiring: EOC Coordinators

Global Medical Safety and Risk Solutions (PTY) LTD (GMSRS) is looking for Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Coordinators to support our operations.

Our EOC coordinates incidents across local and international remote project sites, supporting field medics and working with emergency service providers when incidents occur.

Positions Available
• EOC Coordinator (Contract)
• EOC Coordinator (Part-Time / Adhoc)

Minimum Requirements
• First Aid Level 3 (minimum)
• Strong English communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Ability to stay calm and organised during emergencies

Experience in EMS, dispatch, control rooms, SAR, aviation, or security operations is advantageous.

📍 Cape Town / Remote (Hybrid)
📧 Apply: https://gmsrs.com/careers/

26/02/2026

🚨 Remote Medic Opportunity – DRC 🚨

GMSRS is recruiting an ALS Paramedic or ECP for a 6-month remote site-based project in southern DRC.

This is a 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off rotation supporting a small operational team in a challenging and rewarding environment.

✔ HPCSA registered ALS or ECP
✔ CPD & CPG compliant
✔ ACLS, ATLS or ITLS, BLS
✔ Strong independent clinical decision-making
✔ English essential (French advantageous)

Accommodation, meals onsite and in-country transfers are covered.

Applications close 5 March 2026 at 08h00.

Apply here:
https://gmsrs.com/jobs/remote-site-based-medic-drc-6-months-als-ecp/

Be part of delivering professional medical support where it truly matters.

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.