Senior Beach Lifeguard at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 2 years professional Surf Lifeguard experience
• A valid Advanced First Aid Certificate or equivalent
• A valid Surf Lifeguard Award or equivalent with current annual retest.
• A willingness to attend OHSACT Training
• Valid appropriate law enforcement Qualification (Peace Officer) or willingness to attend relevant training
• Must not have a criminal record or a pending record
• Drug Free NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo compulsory drug testing
• Surf Lifeguard Instructor’s Award, Instructors Certificate
• Valid Code EB vehicle driver’s licence
• Valid Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) driver’s certificate
• Valid Skipper’s Licence
• PRDP would be advantageous

Key Performance Areas

• Assists with Beach and Pools Management Operations
• Performs administrative functions at the designated beach
• Supervises, motivates and provides staff capacity and development for staff

Upholds the professional image of the Recreation and Parks Department and the City of Cape Town by:

• Maintaining a courteous relationship with the public and staff at all times
• Responding to queries quickly and correctly
• Initiating volunteer drives, especially in local communities
• Assisting the members of the public
• Participating in and contributing to Environmental Education Programmes
• Complies with the required standards of fitness and skills at all times
• Operates, maintains and performs administrative duties relating to the use of the Power Craft thereby ensuring the safety of all coastal users by responding quickly to emergencies, providing a backup service to the lifeguards and to safeguard municipal assets
• Assists in the promotion of Water Safety awareness, in conjunctionwith the Department's Coastal Coordination Branch

CLOSING DATE 30.10.2026