- 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
- 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.
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.