Senior Municipal Pool Lifeguard at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A Grade 10 certificate
• Valid Level 1 First Aid certificate
• A valid lifeguard certificate would be an advantage
• At least 24 months (4 seasons) relevant lifesaving experience
• Proven supervisory experience would be an advantage
• Physically fit
• Clear criminal record and no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial and/or pending sentencing cases
• Good communication and conflict handling skills and upholding the image of the City at all times
• Drug free
• NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo  compulsory drug testing
• NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo  compulsory competency assessments. The main swimming pool season commences in October 2025.
• 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 of 40 hours paid per week, primarily over weekends, public holidays and during the school holidays and festive season periods.

Key Performance Areas

Job Purpose:

• Perform lifeguard duties and to supervise and train staff (Lifeguards) to ensure the safety of patrons and to provide a clean and safe facility.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Supervisory and administrative duties and deputizing for the Line Manager as and when required
• Lifeguarding functions including the following:
• Patrolling, monitoring and controlling the pool and deck and diving areas

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025