Seasonal Beach Lifeguard at City of Cape Town

Requirements
Applicants who have worked in the last season (2023 2024) need not re-apply but are requested to contact their nearest area office.
Applicants are required to be in possession of at least one of the  following:

• Grade 10 report and 6 months’ voluntary duties with a Surf Lifesaving Club and/ or have worked one season as a temporary/ seasonal Beach Lifeguard or;
• A qualification equivalent to a grade 10 and 6 months’ voluntary duties with a Surf Lifesaving Club and / or have worked one season as a temporary / seasonal Beach Lifeguard or;
• A minimum of 5 years lifesaving experience while in possession of a Lifeguard Award with valid annual retests
• Valid Surf Lifeguard Award, Rescue Swimmer Award or equivalent with current annual retest
• Clear criminal record and no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial and/ or pending sentencing cases
• Drug free
• Valid Level 2 First Aid certificate or will be required to obtain one within 6 months of appointment
• NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo compulsory drug testing
• NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo compulsory competency assessments

A valid Code A motorcycle licence or Code EB driver’s licence would be an advantage

NOTE: The swimming season commences in September 2024 and will end in April 2025, with the high season starting 01 December 2024. Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for appointment as seasonal staff on a NON-PERMANENT SEASONAL CONTRACT basis. Successful candidates are required to work on an “as-and-when-required” basis up to a maximum payment of 40 hours per week, primarily over weekends, public holidays and during the
school holidays and festive season periods.

Key Performance Areas
Job Purpose:
Performing lifeguarding duties as part of a team at a designated beach or tidal pool.
Lifeguarding duties, including the following:

• Conducting and assisting with rescues
• Rendering first aid
• Following stipulated procedures relating to tower / radio / lookout
•  lifeguard, support lifeguard and patrol lifeguard
• Completing incident report sheets and performing other administrative functions
• Setting out the bathing area
• Promoting beach safety
• Communicating and educating the general public about the City’s drowning prevention programme
• Actively patrol the beach, monitor activities and report back to the Senior Lifeguard on a regular basis
• Taking care of lost children and working with Law Enforcement to unite them with parents
• Complying with Senior Lifeguard instructions and all rules, regulations and procedures
• Administrative functions
• Upholding the professional image of the Department and City of Cape Town

NOTE:

• The Lifeguards will be reporting directly to the relevant Senior Beach Lifeguard or Principal Facility Officer
• Incumbents will be required to undertake and pass regular skills and fitness tests as per the set standards
• Incumbents will be required to keep essential qualifications valid at all times
• Incumbents must be willing to work irregular hours including weekends and public holidays, and overtime as needed
• Incumbents must be prepared to work in various geographical areas if required