Senior Beach Lifeguard

ELIGIBILITY

All suitable applicants

CLOSING DATE

30.10.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

RP 26/26 Ext

SALARY

Basic Salary: R 384 917 p.a

DEPARTMENT

Recreation and Parks

DIRECTORATE

COMMUNITY SERVICES and

HEALTH

Senior Beach Lifeguard

Requirements

• A grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 2 years professional Surf Lifeguard experience
• A valid Advanced First Aid Certificate or equivalent
• A valid Surf Lifeguard Award or equivalent with current annual

retest.

• A willingness to attend OHSACT Training
• Valid appropriate law enforcement Qualification (Peace Officer) or

willingness to attend relevant training

• Must not have a criminal record or a pending record
• Drug Free - NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to

undergo compulsory drug testing

• Surf Lifeguard Instructor’s Award, Instructors Certificate
• Valid Code EB vehicle driver’s licence
• Valid Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) driver’s certificate
• Valid Skipper’s Licence
• PRDP would be advantageous

Key Performance Areas

• Assists with Beach and Pools Management Operations
• Performs administrative functions at the designated beach
• Supervises, motivates and provides staff capacity and

development for staff

• Upholds the professional image of the Recreation and Parks

Department and the City of Cape Town by:
o Maintaining a courteous relationship with the public and staff

at all times

o Responding to queries quickly and correctly

o Initiating volunteer drives, especially in local communities

o Assisting the members of the public

o Participating in and contributing to Environmental Education

Programmes

• Complies with the required standards of fitness and skills at all times
• Operates, maintains and performs administrative duties relating to

the use of the Power Craft thereby ensuring the safety of all coastal

users by responding quickly to emergencies, providing a backup

service to the lifeguards and to safeguard municipal assets

• Assists in the promotion of Water Safety awareness, in conjunction