Kouga Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Blue Flag Lifeguard Vacancies (X20 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 23rd September 2024
POSTS: BLUE FLAG LIFEGUARDS X20
- Salary: R604. 00 per day
Duration:
- 1 November 2024 – 30 April 2025: Blue Flag Jeffreys Bay
- 1 December 2024 – 28 February 2025: Blue Flag CSF
- Easter Holiday
- 1 March 2025 – 30 April 2025
JOB PURPOSE:
- Performing lifeguarding duties as part of a team at a designated Blue Flag beach.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants are required to be in possession of at least one of the following:
- A Surf Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent.
- Proof of Current Annual Retest for 2024/2025 season.
- A minimum of 2 years’ professional Surf Lifeguard experience.
- One (1) year or more experience as a Blue Flag lifeguard, while in possession of a Lifeguard Award.
- Fluent in at least two of the 3 official languages prevalent in the Kouga area.
The following requirements are regarded as advantageous:
- Valid First Aid level2 or 3 Certificate or equivalent.
- Supervisory Skills Training Course Certificate or equivalent.
- Valid Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) driver’s certificate.
- Valid Skipper’s License.
- Code B driver license with PrDP.
KEY TASKS INCLUDE:
- Actively patrol the beach, monitor activities and report back to the Senior Lifeguard on a regular basis.
- Conducting and assisting with rescues
- Rendering first aid
- Completing incident report sheets
- Assist in the development of Beach Risk Assessments and Operational Plans.
- Conduct and assist with the implementation of environmental education/water awareness programmes.
- Conducting and promoting water safety awareness.
- Assisting with the beach management operations.
- Communicating and educating the general public about drowning prevention.
- Maintaining beach safety.
- Performing various operational duties that include, testing and setting up appropriate bathing/swimming area, updating information board, cleaning and maintenance of lifeguard equipment, power craft, lifeguard station and tower etc.
- Power craft operations.
- Upholding the professional image of the Municipality including involvement in assisting with the retention of Blue Flag standards and status
- The Blue Flag Lifeguards will be reporting directly to the relevant Senior Beach Lifeguards.
- Incumbents will be required to undertake and pass regular skills and fitness tests as per the set standards.
- Incumbents will be required to keep essential qualifications valid at all times.
- 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 within Kouga.
- Incumbents are subject to a random fitness and alcohol test for the duration of their contract with Kouga Municipality.
APPLICATIONS:
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 [email protected]
VIEW THE BLUE FLAG LIFEGUARD VACANCIES ADVERT AT THE KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY HERE
DOWNLOAD THE KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM HERE
Enquiries: Mr. L Desha: 042 200 2200
CLOSING DATE: 23 SEPTEMBER 2024
EDUPSTAIRS IS A REGISTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION NPO No: 232 – 182, PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANISATION (PBO): 930066984. EDUPSTAIRS DOES NOT, IN ANY WAY OR FORM, SOLICIT MONEY OR CV’S FROM PEOPLE FOR JOBS. PLEASE BE AWARE OF PHONY JOB POSTINGS AND RECRUITMENT FRAUD. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR SCAM/FRAUD ALERT PAGE HERE
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