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Air Mercy Service The AMS works in partnership with the Department of Health in each of the provinces in which it operates.

It is the mission of the AMS to contribute towards an improvement in the quality of life of all communities, facilitate access to equitable and effective healthcare, and the provision of air medical and other associated humanitarian services. The AMS plays a vital role in providing not only emergency rescue and air ambulance services but also a health outreach programme, taking critically needed h

ealthcare to impoverished communities. We will provide help whenever and wherever it is needed. We are committed to Changing Lives, Saving Lives.

28/08/2026

As we mark 60 years of service, we are proud to highlight the professionals who support our operations behind the scenes. Today, we spotlight Simthandile Tunyane, affectionately known as Simmy, who serves as a Finance Intern at the Air Mercy Service (AMS).

In her role, she views finance as the language of the organisation that helps understand challenges, measure progress, and make informed decisions. Simthandile assists with day-to-day financial processes, helping to ensure our resources are managed responsibly and our daily operations run smoothly.
"Finance is often associated with numbers, but I see it as the language of an organisation. It helps us understand challenges, measure progress, and make informed decisions for the future. Learning how work is done behind the scenes supports our teams on the ground and contributes to a greater purpose makes this role deeply meaningful." - Simthandile Tunyane

Outside of work, Simmy recharges by spending quality time with loved ones, enjoying music, and immersing herself in novels. Her approach to growth and new beginnings is captured by her favorite quote: "You don’t have to have everything figured out to move forward, growth happens one step, one lesson, and one day at a time."

Read the full profile: https://ams.org.za/welcoming-simthandile-tunyane-to-our-finance-team/

25/08/2026

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: ANDRÉ BOTHA

As we celebrate 60 years of service, we are proud to highlight the professionals behind our operations. André joins the Air Mercy Service as an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic within our Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO).
Bringing a technical foundation to aviation maintenance, he is part of the team that ensures our fleet remains airworthy.

Read the full profile: https://ams.org.za/employee-spotlight-andre-botha-aircraft-maintenance-mechanic/

09/08/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 💜✨

Today, we honour the extraordinary women across the organisation whose leadership, dedication, and strength power our life-saving missions every single day.

The women of AMS play a vital role in ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all and bringing our purpose to life. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to changing lives and saving lives.

Happy Women’s Day! 🌸🚁

07/08/2026

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL MPOFU 🚁🔴

"Home is a place where one can be at peace and happy, surrounded by the things and people that I love."

Meet Michael Mpofu, an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic whose precision behind the scenes keeps our fleet mission-ready! Bringing prior experience in firefighting and UN humanitarian aviation, Michael brings expertise and dedication to our hangar.

Read more...https://ams.org.za/employee-spotlight-michael-mpofu-aircraft-maintenance-mechanic/

31/07/2026

We were honoured to host a distinguished Namibian delegation this week at our Cape Town operation, welcoming the Consul General of the Republic of Namibia, representatives from the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services, and our partners from the Western Cape Department of Health & Wellness Emergency Medical Services for a collaborative site visit.

The visit provided an opportunity for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and the exchange of expertise, with the delegation gaining insight into the AMS aero-medical operation.

We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate and look forward to building on this partnership as we continue working together to improve access to quality emergency healthcare across Southern Africa. 🌍✨

Read more...https://ams.org.za/strengthening-cross-border-healthcare-ams-hosts-namibian-delegation-in-cape-town/

29/07/2026

Meet Jamie-Leigh Thompson, our new Finance Intern! 🚁💼

Coming into the hangars with energy, discipline, and a drive to learn, Jamie-Leigh is seeing firsthand how sound financial management powers real-world aviation operations.

“The person you are becoming is shaped by what you do.”
When numbers are not keeping her busy, you might find her drawing on skills from drill marching, precision and teamwork, or recharging with friends and family.

Welcome to the AMS team, Jamie-Leigh! We’re excited to support you in this new chapter! ✨

Read more...https://ams.org.za/welcoming-jamie-leigh-thompson-to-our-finance-team/

21/07/2026

Congratulations to our graduates! 🎓✨

The entire AMS team is proud of Rushana Slarmie (Administration & IT Manager) and Jared Chetty (Financial Manager) on achieving their Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Management Practice!

Balancing demanding leadership roles with academic dedication is a remarkable accomplishment. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of your success and how you apply your expertise to help advance the AMS mission as we continue changing lives and saving lives.

Wishing you both endless success in this next chapter of your journey!

20/07/2026

We were pleased to welcome the delegation from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences to our Cape Town base: Prof Nicole Brooks (Dean, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences), Dr Lloyd Christopher (Assistant Dean, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences), Ms Angelique Walbrugh (Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmic Sciences), and Dr Lizel Hudson (Coordinator, Work-Integrated Learning and Language).

As we celebrate 60 years of service to the community, engagements like these highlight the importance of ongoing collaboration. Together, we continue to focus on the continuous development of paramedics and health sciences professionals, supporting work-integrated learning, and advancing patient care across the communities we serve.

Thank you to the CPUT team for visiting us and sharing in our mission! 🚁✨

17/07/2026

Employee Spotlight: Welcoming Elihle Kitsi! ✨

We are delighted to introduce Elihle, who recently joined the Air Mercy Service team as our Finance and Administration Intern.

For her, the core of AMS comes down to two values: Compassion and Outreach. "I admire how AMS extends healthcare access and support to underserved communities," she shares.

Away from the office, Elihle is active in church community outreach initiatives or unwinding with friends.

Her personal motto? "Let go and let God. Trust the process, never give up on prayer."

Read more...https://ams.org.za/employee-spotlight-welcoming-elihle-kitsi-%e2%9c%a8/

Address

Head Office: Beechcraft Road, General Aviation Area, Cape Town International
Cape Town
8001

Telephone

+27219356900

Website

http://www.ams.org.za/

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