Lifeguard

Breede Valley Municipality

2026/07/30 Worcester

Job Reference Number: CS/MFL/WOR/0726

Department: Swimming Pool De La Bat

Business Unit

Industry: Government

Job Type: Contract

Positions Available: 28

Salary: R183 234,54 - R237 878,06

(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT) DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: MUNICIPAL FACILITIES, SPORTS & RECREATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUBSECTION: SWIMMING POOLS SEASONAL SWIMMING POOL POSITIONS LIFEGUARD (FIXED TERM) X28 LOCATION: WORCESTER (Ref: CS/MFL/WOR/0726) SALARY: R 183 234.54 – R 237 878.06 per annum [T6] (Remuneration will be subject to the actual hours worked)

Job Description

Job Purpose: Responsible for monitoring the safe usage of the pool and the maintaining of order at the pool facility and providing first aid to patrons in specific circumstances.

Duties:

• Maintain a vigilant watch of the swimming pool area, explain rules and take necessary action to ensure the safety of all pool users
• Count the number of people in the water area and evaluate pool users
• Identify potential victims for drowning and accidents
• Perform crowd behaviour duties to ensure safety of pool users
• Patrol the entire pool area and check for possible hazards
• Participate in special programs and water activities
• Report non-compliance to pool rules to the Assistant Caretaker
• Maintain positive relations at the Swimming Pool
• Perform inspection of pool safety equipment including rescue aids and alarms and report any damage or malfunction to the Supervisor
• Ensure that all pool equipment is stored safely and securely when not in use
• Report any maintenance issues to the Supervisor
• Adhere to pool operating procedures and health and safety policy.
  
  

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Valid Level 2 First Aid certificate or have obtained one within 6 months of appointment
• Valid Lifeguard Award or equivalent with current annual retest
• Good lifeguard skills
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape
• Be able to work independently
• The appointment of applicants, without valid first aid certificate, who successfully complete interview and or practical test will be subject to successful completion of lifeguard award and first aid certificate.
  
  

Competencies: (For detail description of competencies, read competency level 1 from page 496 of the Competency Framework on our website / on this link- https://bvm.gov.za/download/municipal-staff-regulations-competency-framework/)

Core Professional Competencies: Community and customer focus, Problem solving, Negotiation & influencing, Resilience, Communication & Ethics & professionalism.

Functional Competencies: By law enforcement & Emergency response.

Public Service Orientation: Interpersonal relationships, Communication, Service delivery orientation, Client orientation & Customer focus.

Personal Competencies: Action & outcome orientation, Resilience, Change readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation.

Management/ Leadership Competencies: Team orientation, Direction setting, Coaching & mentoring, Impact & influence.

PLEASE NOTE: Please read the below conditions carefully, only those who comply with the conditions will be considered:

• No late applications will be considered.
• The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and as such will adhere to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and its EE plan.
• Only online applications will be accepted via the link: https://bvmjobs.mcidirecthire.com
• When applying via the link above please ensure that you fill in all required fields.
• Also attach an updated CV (Including details of contactable WORK REFERENCES and the relevant numbers), certified copies of qualifications not older than six (6) months and covering letter.
• Applicant with a foreign/ international educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by SAQA.
• Any candidate appointed at the Breede Valley Municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement subject to probation per the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations.
• Applicants will be subject to a practical assessment.
• For enquiries contact the Human Resources Office at 023 348 4961 or by email address: jobs@bvm.gov.za
• Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
• Misrepresentation of information or fraudulent qualifications documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant.
• If you have not heard from us within sixty (60) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
  
  

All applications should reach us by 13 August 2026 at 14:00.

The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.