Municipal Pool Lifeguard

ELIGIBILITY Suitably Qualified Candidates CLOSING DATE 09.06.2025 REFERENCE NUMBER RP 07/25 Ext. SALARY Basic Salary: R81.64 Per Hour DEPARTMENT Recreation and Parks DIRECTORATE COMMUNITY SERVICES and HEALTH Municipal Pool Lifeguard Requirements

• A Grade 10 certificate OR 12 months relevant lifesaving experience
• Valid Level 1 First Aid certificate or will be required to obtain one

within 3 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 The main swimming pool season commences in September 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 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. Key Tasks include:

• 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

Information :

• Company : City of Cape Town
• Position : Municipal Pool Lifeguard
• Location : Cape Town, Western Cape
• Country : ZA