Lifeguard (Seasonal)
eThekwini Municipality
Details
Closing Date
2023/08/11
Reference Number
ETH230727-1
Job Number 99994688
Job Title Lifeguard (Seasonal)
Job Type Seasonal
Job Grade T07
Division District 5
Department Parks Leisure And Cemeteries
Branch Parks Leisure And Cem (Dist1/5/6/7/10)
Vacancy Group PARKS,RECREATION AND CULTURE
Reporting To Superintendent (Aquatic Safety)
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Function of the Job
Participates in and carries out lifeguarding duties at designated beaches in the eThekwini area as part of established team efforts by utilizing skills and knowledge to ensure the continued protection of the general public in accordance with generally recognized policies and practices.
Important Domains of Responsibilities
Performs the duties of a lifeguard at any beach that has been designated.
Contributes to the management and oversight of the beach in an assistant capacity.
Assists with the operation of power crafts (IRBs and Jet Skis).
Satisfies all of the prerequisites for the training.
Maintains the Aquatic Safety Service’s (ASS) reputation for competence and reliability.
Exceptional Prerequisites:
There is some degree of flexibility between posts, depending on what the needs of the operation are.
In accordance with the terms of their conditions of service, posts are required to put in extra hours of work whenever and however they are needed.
The instructions given by the lifeguard who is in charge must be followed by the lifeguards who are on duty.
The incumbents are required to keep a courteous relationship with the general public and to always be neat and presentable.
Part of this requirement is to always wear the provided uniform so that they can adhere to an acceptable dress code.
The application for time off during the school breaks will be taken into consideration.
Current employees are required to work in any kind of weather and must be willing to accept the risks and hazards that come with the job.
Before beginning work together, you are required to present proof that you have been immunized against hepatitis B.
Essential Physical Qualities:
Optimal level of physical fitness and the capacity to successfully complete and pass the required initial and quarterly tests of skills and fitness (as outlined).
Hearing and vision that are both of an adequate level.
Clear the yearly checkups for your health.
Prerequisites of the Utmost Importance
An adequate amount of time spent in secondary education.
A Lifeguard Award or its equivalent with a current retest is required.
Valid Level 2 First Aid certificate, or proof that you have obtained one within the past six months, is required for this position.
12 months of service with a volunteer Surf Lifesaving Club and/or experience working at least one holiday season as a lifeguard in a temporary or seasonal capacity are required.
The use of radios that can transmit and receive in both directions.
Preferential Demands and Demands
Grade 12 or Matriculation.
License to operate a motor vehicle that is current and valid (Code EB)
A valid motorcycle license with the “Code A” endorsement.
18 months of experience that is relevant
Housing Subsidy No
Leave Yes
Medical Aid No
Pension Fund No
Remuneration R100.33 ph
13th Cheque No
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE
Contact Telephone 031 322 4102