Seasonal Lifeguard

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10/NQF level 2 certificate is required;
• Valid Lifeguard Award or equivalent with Current Annual Retest;
• Valid First Aid Certification/ CPR Certification;
• All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a compulsory competency assessment;
• Physically fit;
• Drug-free;
• Previous lifeguarding or aquatic supervision experience preferred. Public sector, municipal or high-volume community pool experience is advantageous;
• Random testing for the possession and/or consumption of alcohol, drugs, or other illegal substances may be conducted during the course of employment;
• Only applicants with a clear criminal record and no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial, and/or pending sentencing cases will be considered for employment;
• Canvassing by job applicants, or by any other person on behalf of job applicants, for posts within the Council's Service is prohibited. Evidence thereof will disqualify the applicant from consideration for appointment.

Primary Function

• To ensure the safety, supervision, and protection of all patrons using City of Johannesburg municipal swimming facilities through proactive surveillance, incident prevention, emergency response, rescue interventions, first aid administration, public education, policy enforcement, and operational support, while maintaining compliance with OHASA standards, municipal regulations, applicable SOPs, and supporting facility hygiene, water quality, and seasonal readiness. Contributes directly to safe public recreation, drowning prevention, community wellness, and equitable access to quality aquatic services across all COJ pool precincts.

Key Performance Areas

• Pool Safety Surveillance and Prevention;
• Emergency Rescue and First Aid Response;
• Policy, Compliance and Risk Management ;
• Stakeholder Engagement and Public Education;
• Facility Readiness and Operational Support;
• Record-Keeping and Incident Documentation;
• Equipment and Asset Management;
• Monitoring, Reporting and Communication;
• Governance, Ethics and Risk Compliance;

Leading Competencies

• Strong swimming ability
• Active rescue skills;
• High-level observation, vigilance and sustained concentration;
• Communication;
• Conflict resolution;
• Teamwork; calm, decisive performance under pressure;
• Report writing

Core Competencies

Knowledge of the following

• Water safety protocols;
• OHASA compliance ;
• Municipal by-laws;
• Emergency procedures;
• Public service principles.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2026