KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)
EXTERNAL VACANCY
NOTICE NO: 102/2026
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:
SENIOR LIFEGUARD
REQUIREMENTS:
- Qualification in Public Administration/Supervisory at NQF 5
- 2-3 years’ relevant experience;
- Surf Proficiency Award with competency certificate on the use of watercrafts;
- Code C1 Driver’s License
- Basic to Intermediate First Aid proficiency;
- Lifeguard Award and Quality Control;
- Appointment as Peace Officer;
- Competency to operate small water craft during emergency;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Excellent, report writing skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).
SALARY: R 267,989.35 Per Annum
TASK: 9
DUTIES:
- Verifying that the appropriate number of lifeguards are on duty and that they are dressed in appropriate swimming gear for work activities and executing a 20-minute-high intense fitness training.
- Completing instructional documents, reports, vehicle log sheets, equipment condition reports and general building (Life-savers quarters) maintenance reports, etc.
- Taking out and monitoring work tools e.g. small watercrafts and inspecting their functionality status when going on duty.
- Educating beach goers on the various types of flags used and their purposes and ensuring that they swim in designated areas.
- Ensuring that beach visitors comply with the rules and regulations of the beach (no consumption of intoxicating substances, proper behavior etc.).
- Monitoring and controlling bathers by ensuring they stay within the designated swimming areas.
- Providing basic and intermediate first aid to beachgoers.
- Ensuring the safety of minors; conducting searches for parents and if unsuccessful in searches, handing over minors to Social Workers for further investigation and safety of minors.
- Planning, implementing and controlling the daily work/ actions of staff.
- Monitoring attendance/ conduct and output and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings/ counseling and/ or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel.
- Coordinating and complying with the required standards of fitness through weekly trainings for staff/ lifeguards.
- Providing information to the Lifeguards regarding weather conditions and placement of Red & Amber Flags in designated areas to indicate the opening of the beach; monitoring weather changes to re-position the flags at the appropriate place.
- Liaising with the Law Enforcement Agencies and taking necessary action to remove non-complying beach visitors.
- Addressing complaints, minor injuries, etc from the beach goers.
- Providing reports to the immediate supervisor on incidents/drownings, etc.
- Liaising with local clubs, regional/ district/ provincial/ national lifesaving bodies, and the NSRI.
- Ensuring the safety of minors; conducting searches for parents and if unsuccessful in searches, handing over minors to Social Workers for further investigation and safety of minors.
- Maintaining vigilance whilst scanning for potential dangers and safe areas in the aquatic environment in all weather conditions and for long hours.
- Swimming and performing rescue functions on high tide water’s/oceans.
- Running with efficiency to perform a rescue.
- Carrying equipment and pushing rescue vessels in and out of the water.
BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s 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 Friday, 24 April 2026 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Ms. Z Gxuluwe 042 2002 200.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:
- Canvassing of Councilors.
- Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/or documents.
- Attaching more than one PDF document.
NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment 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
6330
