Job Description

Supervise and control the lifeguard service on the designated beach within the Section.
Key Responsibility AreasControls lifeguarding duties on designated beach.
Performs administrative functions at the designated beach.
Supervises, motivates and provides development for staff.
Upholds the professional image of the Aquatic safety sub-section.
Complies with the required standards of fitness at all times.
Operates, maintains and performs administrative duties relating to the use of Power Craft.
Assists in the promotion of Aquatic Safety awareness.
Inspects voluntary Surf Lifesaving Clubs.
Ensures that all aspects of safety as prescribed by the OHS Act are complied with.
CompetenciesCommunity and customer focus.
Resilience.
Communication.
Ethics & professionalism.
By Law Enforcement & Emergency Response.
Interpersonal relationships.
Service delivery orientation.
Client orientation & customer focus.
Cognitive ability.
Caching & mentoring.
Direction setting.
Team orientation.
Essential RequirementsGrade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
Valid Advanced First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
Valid Lifeguard Award or equivalent with current annual retest
General health and Safety Course or equivalent.
Law Enforcement or Peace Officer Certificate or to be obtained within 12 months of date of
appointment.
Advanced Lifeguard Certificate.
Valid Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Driving Certificate or SA Lifesaving IRB driving certificate.
Valid Skippers License.
Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EB).
Lifeguard Award instructors certificate or equivalent.
2 years professional lifeguard experience of which 12 months must be supervisory
experience.
Preferred RequirementsGrade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
Valid Advanced First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
Valid Advanced Lifeguard Award or equivalent with current annual test
General Health and Safety course or equivalent.
Law Enforcement or Peace Officer Certificate or to be obtained within 12 months of date of
appointment.
Lifeguard award examiner certificate.
Advanced Lifeguard Certificate.
Valid Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Driving Certificate or SA Lifesaving IRB driving certificate.
Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EB).
Valid Skippers License.
Jet Ski Drivers certificate.
Surf Proficiency Award (SPA) Examiner or equivalent Surf Lifeguard Examiner.
3 years professional Lifeguard experience of which 12 months must be supervisory
experience.
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R276 454.32- R358 839.60 pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL
Contact Telephone 031-3114102

eThekwini Municipality