Latest Job Openings 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.

• 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

NOTE: The main swimming pool season commences in September 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:

• Perform lifeguard duties and to supervise and train staff (Lifeguards) to ensure the safety of patrons and to provide a clean and safe facility.
• 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
  • Monitoring and controlling the entrance to and exit from the pool and physical activities of patrons
  • Identifying, preventing and removing hazards and threats to pool  users
  • Recognising and responding quickly to all emergency situations
  • Ensuring own safety and that of others while participating in aquatic rescues
  • Applying the correct/prescribed lifesaving and first aid procedures
• Communicating and educating the general public about the City’s drowning prevention programme
• Pool maintenance

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Requirements
Applicants who have worked in the last season (2023 -2024) need notre-apply but are requested to contact their nearest area office.

• A Grade 10 certificate OR 12 months relevant lifesaving experience
• Valid Level 1 First Aid certificate or will be required to obtain on within 6 months of appointment
• A valid lifeguard certificate 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

NOTE: The main swimming pool season commences in September 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:

• Perform lifeguard duties to ensure the safety of patrons and to provide a clean and safe facility.
•  Lifeguarding functions including the following:
  • Patrolling, monitoring and controlling the pool and deck and diving areas
  • Monitoring and controlling the entrance to and exit from the pool and physical activities of patrons
  • Identifying, preventing and removing hazards and threats to pool users
  • Recognising and responding quickly to all emergency situations
  • Ensuring own safety and that of others while participating in  aquatic rescues
  • Applying the correct/prescribed lifesaving and first aid procedures
•  Pool maintenance

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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

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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:
  • A Grade 12 certificate with a minimum of 2 years’ professional Surf Lifeguard experience or;
  • A qualification equivalent to a grade 12 with a minimum of 2 years’ professional experience or;
  • A minimum of 10 years lifesaving experience while in possession of a Lifeguard Award with valid annual retests or;
  • Experience as a lifesaving club Squad Leader for 5 years or more, while in possession of a Lifeguard Award with valid annual retests.
• A valid First Aid Level 3 Certificate or equivalent
• A valid Surf Lifeguard Award, Rescue Swimmer 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
• Clear criminal record and no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial and/ or pending sentencing cases
• Drug free
• Valid Code EB vehicle driver’s licence
• 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 following requirements are regarded as advantageous:
• Supervisory Skills Training Course Certificate or equivalent
• Surf Proficiency Award (SPA) Instructor’s Certificate or equivalent
• Valid Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) / Power Rescue Craft (PRC)  driver’s certificate
• Valid Skipper’s License
• Valid PrDP 

NOTE: The swimming season commences in September 2024 and willend in April 2025, with the high season starting 01 December 2023. Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for appointment as seasonal staff on a NON-PERMANENT SEASONALCONTRACT 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:
To oversee lifesaving services at designated beaches and tidal pools, through supervision and control, and perform lifeguarding duties as the leader of a team.

• Maintaining beach safety
• Deputising for the Senior Beach Lifeguard in his/her absence
• Assisting in the promotion of water safety awareness
• 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
• Performing various administrative functions including the compilation of duty rosters, reports, beach attendance / usage statistics, asset registers, stock control registers
• Supervising human resources
• Power craft operations
• Assist in the development of Beach Risk Assessments and Operational Plans
• Assisting with the beach management operations
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of Seasonal Beach Lifeguards
• Assist with the implementation of education programmes
• Upholding the professional image of the Department and City of Cape Town
• Where and when necessary, ensure the transport of staff from one place to another

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

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Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible for registration at ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician.
• At least 5 – 8 years post qualification relevant SCADA engineering experience including the testing and commissioning of automation systems.
• A clear understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act and Construction Regulations.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• A valid code B or EB driver’s licence.

Physical requirements:

• The nature of the job requires the incumbent to be physically fit.
• The incumbent cannot be colour blind.
• Ability to stand for long hours during working day.
• Medically fit to work at heights.

Special conditions:

• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and overtime, and will be required to do standby duties if and when required.
• Will be required to participate in the Essential Users Vehicle Scheme.
• Will be required to be appointed as a Responsible Person in terms of the NRS Switching Regulations.

Key Performance Areas

• Researching new SCADA, substation automation and communication technologies for implementation in electrical substations.
• Researching and implementing new modems, radios, fibre and wireless LAN technologies and their application within the SCADA environment.
• Investigating new project proposals from the Transmission System Development and Distribution System Development departments.
• Maintain the SCADA Remote Terminal Units and communication infrastructure by analysing system performance and implementing changes required to improve system response times and communication throughput.
• Contributes to the overall SCADA Services business plan including providing performance data for all RTU
• Technologies and producing statistical reports on the performance of the RTU’s, radios and wireless LAN systems.
• Compile technical specifications for the supply of RTU’s and SCADA communication equipment.
• category, salary scale, payroll information (cell phone allowance/essential user allowance), objects on loan, Professional driver's permit, etc.

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Requirements

• An appropriate National diploma, BTech or First Degree relevant to the Property discipline.
• At least 2 – 5 years’ relevant experience in the property management environment.
• Knowledge of Local Government and Property Industry legislation, policies and procedures.
• Good understanding of applications of procedures relating to the leasing of Council’s immovable property.
• Good public relations, communication and report-writing skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office packages)
• Competence in SAP Real Estate Module will be advantageous

Key Performance Areas

• Assisting with the processing of applications to lease immovable property; executing lease administration, drafting reports, dealing with objections/appeals comments, monitoring, maintain and updating records with valuations, delegation control and stats updates.
• Assisting with and providing functional specific training and control and general leadership in the section.
• Participating, liaising and adhere to section and department communications strategy.
• Providing support for the implementation of the SAP Real Estate functionality within the region; capture lease-out agreements, attend to lease-out account queries, assisting with the coordination of debt management processes ( ie dunning processes), assist with audit queries.
• Provide immovable property information to stakeholders

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Requirements

• Relevant B Degree (preferably Master’s degree) in Economics
• 8 years’ or more relevant functional experience
• Proven experience in undertaking socio-economic Cost Benefit Analysis (and related economic appraisal techniques) on large scale capital projects
• Experience in financial feasibility analysis (inclusive of financial modelling) of public sector projects
• An understanding of municipal finance would be advantageous
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and adaptability across content fields, as well as strong project and stakeholder management experience

Key Performance Areas

• Provide expert economic advisory services to assist line departments to accelerate project preparation and prioritisation
• Apply specialised economic appraisal techniques, including CBA; CE, MCDA and feasibility analysis, to key CCT projects and policies
• Compile comprehensive socio-economic cost benefit analysis (CBA) reports on major City projects and policies
• Contribute to financial feasibility analyses and assist with project preparation of major City projects
• Interpret the outcomes of CBA; feasibility analysis or impact modelling for the City and effectively communicate these outcomes to inform decision-making processes
• Project manage high-level appraisals and feasibility analyses
• Support institutionalisation of project preparation and project pipeline development in the City
• Enhance the City’s capacity to appraise and evaluate projects through the development of practice notes and operating procedures
• Undertake periodic training with line departments on economic appraisal these techniques

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Requirements

• A minimum of a B Degree in Organisational Psychology or in Behavioural Sciences or equivalent
• Eight (8) years’ relevant experience in Talent / Human Capital Management ideally as an industrial and organisational psychologist
• Specialist level knowledge in OD with proven competence in integrated talent management

Key Performance Areas

• Developing and implementing the talent management framework in support of the People Strategy
• Providing a professional advisory and consulting service to line management on talent management processes, tools and best practices
• Coordinating the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation system of talent metrics
• Implementation of the People Management Framework including people practices to attract, engage, develop and retain talent
• Developing and facilitating of Strategic Workforce Plans, succession plans and competency frameworks
• Planning, leading and controlling Talent and OD events, interventions and projects including support to talent forums

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Requirements
(Applicant who previously applied for SS 11/24 are advised tobreapply.)

• Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a four (4) year tertiary diploma n Fire Technology/National Diploma in Fire Technology or Bachelor Degree in Fire Technology
• Twelve (12) years relevant managerial experience commensurate with the requirements of the position
• Thorough understanding of managerial and public administration processes and principles
• Computer Literacy
• A valid driver’s license
• No criminal record

Key Performance Areas

• Manage, lead, co-ordinate and monitor firefighting and rescue operations within the Operations and Auxiliary Services.
• Lead and direct the development, implementation and management of strategies, policies training and procedures of the Section.
• Directs, controls and manage Human Capital and the key performance indicators and outcomes of staff within the Section.
• Manage, monitor and control budgets (capital and operating) for the Department.
• Directs the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with key functional areas embodied in the Department Business Plan.
• Manage and control Occupational Health and safety legislation within the Department.
• Manages the use of technology in the Department.
• Performs functions in an Acting capacity in the absence of the
•  Chief Fire Officer to ensure continuity in the management of the Fire Services Department.
• Manage training and skills development and the transfer of skills and knowledge in the Section.