X36 Seasonal Lifeguard Vacancies At Buffalo City Municipality


Become a Seasonal Lifeguard at Buffalo City Municipality

Are you interested in helping others by promoting safety and preventing water-related emergencies? Gear up because the Buffalo City Municipality is calling out for ambitious candidates to fill up 36 vacant positions for Seasonal Lifeguards.

Application Deadline: 9th October 2023

Job Position Specifications
Seasonal Lifeguards at Pools 11 Vacancies (Ref: 61/23)
Seasonal Lifeguards at Beaches 25 Vacancies (Ref: 62/23)

Key Prerequisites:

  • Education – Grade 8 to 10
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Lifeguarding Award (Bronze Certificate)
  • Physical Presentability
  • Minimum 1-year Lifeguard Experience
  • Surf Proficiency Award Certificate
  • Valid Retest Certificate

Primary Responsibilities:

As a seasonal lifeguard, you’ll play a crucial part in safeguarding our city’s beaches. While the tasks are considerable, the opportunities to make a difference are innumerable. Your services will be needed across various workstations in the coastal and inland region at your own expense. Here’s what to expect:

  1. Rescue persons from drowning incidents.
  2. Ensure local beach conditions are safe by patrolling City beaches.
  3. Provide first aid care to the injured.
  4. Operate rescue equipment including an inflatable boat.
  5. Maintain compliance with pool and public safety by-laws.
  6. Assist in the setup of Gala events.
  7. Take note of pool temperature readings.

All interested individuals matching the requirements are encouraged to send their updated CV along with a cover letter, and necessary documentation (certified copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, identity documents, and drivers’ licenses) to the Human Resources Department.

The responsibility is on the candidates to prove their suitability for the job. Failure to meet the minimum requirements will result in instant disqualification. Non-submission of necessary documentation may also result in disqualification.

How to Apply:

You can hand deliver your application to the Human Resources Department, Buxton House, Buxton Street or posted to the Directorate of Corporate Services, P O Box 134, EAST LONDON, 5200.

Click here to download the application form

Good luck with your application!

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