CLOSING DATE: 9 October 2023
SEASONAL LIFEGUARDS X 11 – POOLS
TASK GRADE 6A: R 21 131.00 PER MONTH
Ref No. 61/23
PERIOD: 1 December 2023 to 20 January 2024
Requirements:
Grade 8
First Aid certificate
Lifesaver’s award (Bronze) certificate
Must be physically fit
• One (1) years lifesaving experience
Key performance areas:
Rescues drowning persons
Monitors and enforces compliance with pools and public safety by-laws
Assists with setting up for Gala events
Ensures temperature readings of pool is taken
• May be required to also work at other workstations in the coastal and inland region at his/her own cost
SEASONAL LIFEGUARDS X 25 – BEACHES
TASK GRADE 6A: R 21 131.00 PER MONTH
Ref No. 62/23
PERIOD: 9 December 2023 to 31 January 2024
Requirements:
Grade 10
Surf Proficiency Award certificate
Valid retest certificate
• One (1 year relevant lifesaving experience
Key performance areas:
- Rescues drowning persons
- Patrols City beaches by checking local conditions of beaches
- Renders first aid to the injured by dealing with necessary injuries
- Operates rescue equipment including infiatable boat
PLEASE NOTE:
APPLICANTS MUST BE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM
Candidates who are suitably qualified as per the minimum requirements for the post set out in the advertisement are to submit a copy of their curriculum vitae together with a covering letter, along with the relevant required documentation for a specific post. (i.e. certified copies of certificates not copies of certified copies, diplomas, degrees, Identity Document and drivers’ licenses, where applicable). Non-submission of the required supporting documentation may disqualify a candidate. Candidates are advised that the obligation rests upon them to demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements specified for the post. Any candidate who does not meet the minimum requirements will be automatically disqualified.
Fraudulent qualifications or any information submitted and the canvassing of councilors or officials will disqualify any candidates with immediate effect. Candidates are cautioned that documentation and information provided is checked with relevant authorities and fraudulent submissions may also lead to criminal charges being laid against persons involved in submission thereof.
Depending on the requirements of the post, candidates will be required to undergo a defensive driving or physical/practical test where applicable prior to the interview process.
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality reserves the right not to fill any or all of the positions advertised at the sole discretion of Council.
Applications can be hand delivered to the Human Resources Department, Buxton House, Buxton Street or posted to the Directorate of Corporate Services, P O Box 134, EAST LONDON, 5200.
NOTE: The Buffalo City Metropolitan Council is committed to the provislons of the Employment Equity Act (Act No. 55 of 1998) for the advancement of previously disadvantaged and disabled
versons.
Should candidates not be notified of the oufcome of their applications within twenty-eight (28) days of the closing date, they may regard themselves as having been unsuccessful.
