Seasonal Beach Lifeguard

ELIGIBILITY Suitably Qualified Candidates CLOSING DATE 09.06.2025 REFERENCE NUMBER RP 09/25 Ext SALARY Basic Salary R 95.30 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:

• 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
• 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 drivers licence

would be an advantage NOTE: The swimming season commences in September 2025 and will end in April 2026, with the high season starting 01 December 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: Performing lifeguarding duties as part of a team at a designated beach or tidal pool. Key Tasks include:

Information :

• Company : City of Cape Town
• Position : Seasonal Beach Lifeguard
• Location : Cape Town, Western Cape
• Country : ZA