20x Blue Flag Lifeguards

20x Blue Flag Lifeguards

Notice No: 181/2024

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:

Requirements:

Applicants are required to be in possession of at least one of the following:

• A Surf Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent.
• Proof of Current Annual Retest for 2024/2025 season.
• A minimum of 2 years’ professional Surf Lifeguard experience.
• One (1) year or more experience as a Blue Flag lifeguard, while in possession of a Lifeguard Award.
• Fluent in at least two of the 3 official languages prevalent in the Kouga area.

Salary:            R604.00 per day

The following requirements are regarded as advantageous:

Valid First Aid level2 or 3 Certificate or equivalent.

Supervisory Skills Training Course Certificate or equivalent.

Valid Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) driver’s certificate.

Valid Skipper’s License.

Code B driver license with PrDP.

Duration:

1 November 2024 – 30 April 2025: Blue Flag Jeffreys Bay

1 December 2024 – 28 February 2025: Blue Flag CSF

Easter Holiday

1 March 2025 – 30 April 2025

NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo compulsory competency assessments.

Job Purpose:

Performing lifeguarding duties as part of a team at a designated Blue Flag beach.

Key Tasks Include:

• Actively patrol the beach, monitor activities and report back to the Senior Lifeguard on a regular basis.
• Conducting and assisting with rescues
• Rendering first aid
• Completing incident report sheets
• Assist in the development of Beach Risk Assessments and Operational Plans.
• Conduct and assist with the implementation of environmental education/water awareness programmes.
• Conducting and promoting water safety awareness.
• Assisting with the beach management operations.
• Communicating and educating the general public about drowning prevention.
• Maintaining beach safety.
• Performing various operational duties that include, testing and setting up appropriate bathing/swimming area, updating information board, cleaning and maintenance of lifeguard equipment, power craft, lifeguard station and tower etc.
• Power craft operations.
• Upholding the professional image of the Municipality including involvement in assisting with the retention of Blue Flag standards and status

NOTE:

• The Blue Flag Lifeguards will be reporting directly to the relevant Senior Beach Lifeguards.
• Incumbents will be required to undertake and pass regular skills and fitness tests as per the set standards.
• Incumbents will be required to keep essential qualifications valid at all times.
• Incumbents must be willing to work irregular hours including weekends and public holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Incumbents must be prepared to work in various geographical areas within Kouga.
• Incumbents are subject to a random fitness and alcohol test for the duration of their contract with Kouga Municipality.

Note to all applicants for the 20 Blue Flag Lifeguard position.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a compulsory swim and rescue test.

This test comprises of a 200m run/300m swim/200m run test under 8mins and various rescue and first aid techniques.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed via SMS or telephonically when to report to the identified Testing Centre to complete the compulsory tests.

Shortlisted candidates are advised to bring their own swimwear, equipment, towel, food, and refreshments to the Testing Centre.

All compulsory testing, relevant certificates (and supporting documentation) as well as the various components undertaken during the selection process will contribute towards the overall outcome of the selection process for each individual.

In order to provide excellent service delivery to the public, the Municipality reserves the right to employ candidates who achieved the highest overall scores in the above process.

Based on the advertised length and duration of the contracts offered (some contracts may be for the full period and others for a shorter period). There should be no expectation of receiving a job offer by applying for, and subsequently being tested and found competent.

If appointed, candidates are required to make themselves available to work as they are rostered and are not permitted to have other employment or run private businesses whilst in the employ of the Council.

Random testing for possession and or consumption of drugs / alcohol / illegal substances may be carried out during the course of employment for the season.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and drivers license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Monday, 23 September 2024 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Mr. L Desha: 042 200 2200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of councillors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR. C DU PLESSIS                                                                               P. O. BOX 21

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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