Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Professional Attributes
References
Timeline
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Sibongile Mabena

Randfontein,South Africa

Summary

Experienced Emergency Resource Officer with over 10 years’ experience in high-pressure emergency control room environments within EMS and national emergency call centres. Proven track record in prioritising life-threatening incidents, coordinating rapid dispatch of emergency resources, supervising operational teams, and ensuring compliance with clinical and organisational protocols. Trusted senior operator with strong situational awareness, decisive leadership, and a consistent focus on response efficiency and public safety.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4011
4011
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Emergency Resource officer

ER24 EMS (PTY) V112
Rivonia, South Africa
2017.01 - 2026.01

• Assessed, prioritised, and coordinated response to high-volume life-threatening emergency calls per shift, ensuring accurate triage and rapid deployment of EMS resources.
• Dispatched and coordinated multiple emergency units simultaneously while maintaining situational awareness across active incidents.
• Ensured accurate and legally compliant incident documentation for operational review and medico-legal requirements.
• Supervised and supported control room agents, monitored real-time performance, and provided operational guidance during high-pressure incidents.
• Assisted with workforce scheduling and resource allocation to maintain optimal coverage and response times.
• Acted as escalation point for complex or critical incidents requiring senior decision-making.

Call Distribution Agent

Digicall Assist Vodacom 112
, Gauteng
2010.09 - 2017.02

• Received and processed life-threatening emergency calls from the public, accurately verifying caller information under pressure.
• Applied structured questioning techniques to assess incident severity and urgency.
• Routed calls to appropriate emergency services in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Captured accurate incident details using emergency call logging systems.
• Maintained professional and calm communication with distressed callers.

Call Distribution Agent

International SOS Vodacom 112
2008.02 - 2010.09
  • Managed high-volume emergency and assistance calls, accurately gathering critical information and prioritising cases.
  • Coordinated with emergency responders, medical providers, and internal teams to ensure timely and effective response.
  • Delivered calm, professional customer service while adhering to strict protocols, escalation procedures, and SLAs in high-pressure situations.

Education

National Senior Certificate - Matric

Phandimfundo High School
Gauteng

N4, N5 and N6 National Certificates - Human Resources Management

Tshwane North College
Gauteng

Skills

  • Emergency call triage and prioritisation
  • EMS dispatch and resource coordination
  • High-pressure decision-making
  • Incident documentation and reporting
  • Control room operations
  • Risk assessment and situational awareness
  • Team supervision and performance monitoring
  • Workforce and resource allocation support
  • Compliance with emergency and safety protocols
  • Professional communication in crisis situations

Accomplishments

  • Identified by management as a high-potential successor and entrusted with supervisory responsibilities from April 2013 to November 2016 due to consistent performance, reliability, and leadership capability.
  • Contributed to the team awarded the ER24 Excellence award in 2024 for delivering specialised, multidisciplinary healthcare services

Affiliations

  • community volunteering

Professional Attributes

  • Calm, decisive decision maker in high pressure emergency environments
  • Highly level of operational reliability and accountability
  • Strong situational awareness and risk assessment skills
  • Team-focused mindset

References

  • Sinenhlanhla Nqoko, Supervisor Vodacom112, ER24 (PTY) LTD Vodacom 112, 0673098764
  • Magdeline Sekano, Supervisor ER24 (PTY)LTD 0795466606

Timeline

Emergency Resource officer

ER24 EMS (PTY) V112
2017.01 - 2026.01

Call Distribution Agent

Digicall Assist Vodacom 112
2010.09 - 2017.02

Call Distribution Agent

International SOS Vodacom 112
2008.02 - 2010.09

National Senior Certificate - Matric

Phandimfundo High School

N4, N5 and N6 National Certificates - Human Resources Management

Tshwane North College
Sibongile Mabena