Municipal Pool Lifeguard

City of Cape Town-Cape Town, South Africa

Requirements

  • A Grade 10 certificate OR 12 months relevant lifesaving experience
  • The ability to meet the requirements according to the standard as

per Lifesaving South Africa

  • A valid lifeguard certificate would be an advantage
  • Physically fit
  • Clear criminal record and no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial

and/or pending sentencing cases
- Good communication and conflict handling skills and upholding the

image of the City at all times

  • Drug free
  • NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo

compulsory drug testing

Key Performance Areas

Perform lifeguard duties to ensure the safety of patrons and to

provide a clean and safe facility.
- Lifeguarding functions including the following:

  • Patrolling, monitoring and controlling the pool and deck and diving

areas
- Monitoring and controlling the entrance to and exit from the pool

and physical activities of patrons
- Identifying, preventing and removing hazards and threats to pool

users

  • Recognising and responding quickly to all emergency situations
  • Ensuring own safety and that of others while participating in aquatic

rescues
- Pool maintenance

How to Apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for