ELIGIBILITY
CLOSING DATE
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12.07.2023REFERENCE NUMBER
RP 20/23 Ext
SALARY
R89.85 Per Hour
DEPARTMENT
Recreation and Parks
DIRECTORATE
COMMUNITY SERVICES and
HEALTH
Seasonal Beach Lifeguard
Requirements
# Applicants are required to be in possession of at least one of the
following:
o Grade 10 report and 6 months’ voluntary duties with a Surf
Lifesaving Club and/ or have
worked one season as a temporary/ seasonal Surf Lifeguard or;
o 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
Surf Lifeguard or;
o 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
Key Performance Areas
# Lifeguarding duties, including the following:
o Conducting and assisting with rescues
o Rendering first aid
o Following stipulated procedures relating to tower / radio / lookout
lifeguard, backup
lifeguard, spare lifeguard and patrol lifeguard
o Completing incident report sheets and performing other
administrative functions
o Setting out the bathing area
o Promoting beach safety
o Communicating and educating the general public about the
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