30 Seasonal Lifeguards

DURATION The municipality seeks to employ temporarily thirty (30) Seasonal Lifeguards for peak seasons. The seasonal lifeguards will only work during peak seasons - which are Festive Season & Easter Holidays. COASTAL BEACHES TO BE GUARDED Seasonal Lifeguards will be chiefly responsible for provision of life rescue services to the following coastal beaches of Mbhashe: Qhora Beach Ward 22 Gatyana Tenza Beach Ward 22 Gatyana Mpame Beach Ward 19 Xhora Lubanzi Beach Ward 19 Xhora Mbolompo Beach Ward 19 Xhora Bulungula Beach -Ward 19 Xhora Nkanya Beach Ward 32 Xhora Cwebe Beach Ward 20 Xhora Haven Beach Ward 20 Xhora Dwesa Beach Ward 29 Gatyana REMUNERATION: The municipality will remunerate seasonal lifeguards according to the following rates: Lifeguard - R400 per day Squad Leader - R600 per day REQUIREMENTS Certificates in Surf Proficiency Award or Lifeguards Awards and registration with South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will serve as an added advantage. Must be able to read and write. Be physically fit and be able to do physical fitness tests. Preference will be given to those who are residing along the coast of Mbhashe. Proof of residence must be attached. Must be 18 years and above. DUTIES The appointed seasonal lifeguards will be undertaking the following duties to promote and enhance safety of beachgoers who are excursionists, domestic and international tourists: Supervising swimmers Spotting of hazards and preventing accidents Providing advice on water safety (monitoring waves) Controlling unruly behaviour amongst beachgoers Administering of First Aid which includes CPR in case of accidents and drowning incidents. More importantly, oversee and guard municipal life rescue equipment against loss and theft.