44 x SEASONAL LIFEGUARDS

44 x SEASONAL LIFEGUARDS

Notice No: 182/2024

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:

• Valid Surf Lifeguard Award or equivalent.
• minimum of 1 year lifesaving experience.
• valid annual current retest 2024/2025 season.
• Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 official languages prevalent in the Kouga area.

Salary:             R400.00 per day (Lifeguards)

                        R450 (Squad Leaders)

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 beach or lagoon.

Key Tasks include:

Lifeguarding duties, include the following but not limited to:

• Actively patrol the beach, monitor activities and report back to the Team/Squad Leader on a regular basis.
• Communicating and educating the public about the drowning prevention programme.
• Completing incident report sheets.
• Complying with Senior Lifeguard instructions and all rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Conducting and assisting with rescues.
• Following stipulated procedures relating to tower / radio / lookout lifeguard, backup lifeguard, and patrol lifeguard.
• Promoting beach safety.
• Administering first aid.
• Setting out the bathing area.
• Upholding the professional image of the Municipality including involvement in assisting with the retention of Blue Flag standards and status.

NOTE:

• The Lifeguards will be reporting directly to the relevant Senior Lifeguard or Squad Leader.
• Incumbents will be required to undertake and pass regular skills and fitness tests as per the set standards.
• Incumbents will be required to always keep essential qualifications valid.
• 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 if required.

Note to all applicants for the Seasonal Beach Lifeguard position.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a compulsory swim and rescue test. This test comprises of a 200run/300swim/200run 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 everyone.

Interviews will be scored, and reference checking conducted. 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.

Canvassing by job applicants or, any other person on behalf of job applicants, for posts within the Council’s Service is prohibited and evidence thereof will disqualify the applicant’s application for consideration for appointment.

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 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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