

eThekwini Municipality
Lifeguard (Seasonal Position)
About eThekwini Municipality
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, home to Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, is South Africa’s third-largest city with 3.4 million residents. We maintain Africa’s best-managed coastline and seek dedicated seasonal staff for our busy beach operations.
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Core Responsibilities
- ๐๏ธ Perform daily lifeguard duties at assigned beaches
- ๐ Conduct water rescues and emergency first aid
- ๐ค Assist with power craft operations (IRB/Jet Ski)
- ๐ Complete mandatory training programs
- ๐ฎ Maintain professional conduct and service standards
Physical Requirements
- ๐ช Pass quarterly fitness tests including swimming assessments
- ๐๏ธ Meet vision/hearing standards
- ๐ฅ Clear annual medical examination
Required Qualifications
- ๐ Matric certificate
- ๐ Valid Lifeguard Certification (current retest)
- ๐ฉบ Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or obtain within 6 months)
- โณ 1 year surf lifesaving experience
Preferred Skills
- ๐ Valid driver’s license
- ๐ค IRB Crewman Certification
- ๐ 18+ months beach safety experience
Application Process
Qualified candidates should apply through the eThekwini Municipality recruitment portal. Only official applications will be considered.
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