Shark Spotter at Kouga Municipality

Requirements:

Applicants are required to be in possession of the following:

• A Surf Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent.
• Proof of Valid, Current Annual Retest for 2025/2026 season.
• Valid retest on application 25/26 and on starting duties a valid 26/27.
• Valid First Aid Level 2/3 Certificate (advantageous)
• Valid Skippers Licence (advantageous)
• Code B drivers Licence with PrDP (advantageous)
• A minimum of 1 years’ professional Surf Lifeguard experience.
• Radio Operator Short Range certification (advantageous)
• Thorough knowledge of shark behaviour and marine life
• Supervisory Skills Training course or equivalent (advantageous)
• Fluent in at least two of the 3 official languages prevalent in the Kouga area.

The Shark Spotter duties will include but not limited to:

• Continuously monitor and scan the ocean for sharks and other marine activity.
• Compile data on marine activity and shark sightings in the designated area.
• Following stipulated procedures relating to detection of marine or shark activity in the water, reporting and hoisting of relevant signal flags.
• Completing incident reports relating to shark attacks.
• Upholding the professional image of the Municipality including involvement in assisting with the retention of Blue Flag standards and status

 Friday, 11 September 2026 at 12:00.