Job Description

Undertakes and performs life guarding duties at designated beaches in the eThekwini area through
established team efforts by utilizing skills and knowledge to maintain the safety of the public in
terms of accepted standards and procedures.
Key Responsibility AreasPerforms lifeguard duties at any designated beach.
Assists with the administration and supervision of the beach.
Assists with Power Craft (IRB/Jet Ski) operations.
Complies with all training requirements.
Upholds the professional image of the Aquatic Safety Service.Physical Requirements:Peak level of fitness and the ability to undertake and pass the entrance and quarterly skills
and fitness tests (as laid down).
Adequate hearing and visual acuity.
Pass the annual medical checks.
This post reports to SENIOR LIFEGUARDCompetenciesCommunity and customer focus.
Problem solving.
Resilience.
Communication.
Ethics and professionalism.
By Law Enforcement and Emergency response.
Interpersonal relationships.
Service delivery orientation.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Action and outcome orientation.
Learning orientation.
Team orientation.
Essential RequirementsAn appropriate level of secondary education.
Lifeguard award or equivalent with current annual test.
Valid Level 2 First Aid certificate or have obtained one within 6 months of appointment.
12 months duties with a voluntary Surf Lifesaving Club and/or have worked one holiday
season as a temporary/seasonal Lifeguard.
Operation of two-way radios.
Preferred RequirementsAppropriate level of secondary education.
Lifeguard award or equivalent with current annual test.
Valid level 2 first Aid certificate or have obtained one within 6 months of appointment.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
Instructors Rescue Boat (IRB) crewmans certificate or equivalent.
18 Months relevant experience.
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R218 077.44 - R283 086.84pa.
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031-3114102

eThekwini Municipality