Seasonal Beach Lifeguard at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Key Performance Areas

Job Purpose:

• Performing lifeguarding duties as part of a team at a designated beach or tidal pool.

Key tasks include:

• 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

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025