City Of Johannesburg Metro Seasonal Lifeguard Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The City of Johannesburg Metro's Community Development Department, within the Sports & Recreation Unit, is offering an exciting career opportunity for Seasonal Lifeguards. This is a short-term contract position designed to ensure the safety and protection of all patrons using municipal swimming facilities across various regions within Johannesburg.

This role is ideal for qualified lifeguards who are committed to public safety and community wellness. The City of Johannesburg encourages applications from individuals who have worked as lifeguards for the City previously or are currently on the Lifesaving South Africa database within the past five years (2022 to date). The contract for this position does not exceed three seasons, with each season lasting eight months.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10 or NQF level 2 certificate.
• Valid Lifeguard Award or equivalent with Current Annual Retest.
• Valid First Aid Certification/CPR Certification.
• Applicants must be physically fit and drug-free.
• A clear criminal record is essential; no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial, and/or pending sentencing cases will be considered.
• All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a compulsory competency assessment.
• Previous lifeguarding or aquatic supervision experience is preferred. Public sector, municipal, or high-volume community pool experience is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, supervision, and protection of all patrons using City of Johannesburg municipal swimming facilities.
• Implement proactive surveillance, incident prevention, and emergency response.
• Conduct rescue interventions and administer first aid.
• Provide public education and enforce facility policies.
• Offer operational support for the swimming facilities.
• Maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHASA) standards, municipal regulations, and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support facility hygiene, water quality, and seasonal readiness.
• Contribute to safe public recreation, drowning prevention, community wellness, and equitable access.

What the Work Involves

As a Seasonal Lifeguard, your primary focus will be on maintaining a safe and secure environment at City of Johannesburg municipal swimming facilities. On a day-to-day basis, you will be actively involved in proactive surveillance of swimmers, looking out for potential hazards, and preventing incidents before they occur. In the event of an emergency, you will be responsible for immediate response, including rescue interventions and administering first aid to those in need.

Your role also includes educating patrons on safety rules and ensuring compliance with facility policies. You will work within the Sports & Recreation Unit, supporting overall facility operations by upholding hygiene standards, monitoring water quality, and ensuring facilities are prepared for each season. This work directly contributes to providing safe public recreation and promoting drowning prevention across Johannesburg.

How to Apply

To apply for the Seasonal Lifeguard position, please follow these steps:

• Complete the online job application form available at: https://share.hsforms.com/1Z-6NC4UZT0CdaTVcpOor1g469tl
• Attach all relevant and updated documents to your application, including:
• Certified Qualification/s/Certificates
• Certified copy of your ID
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience related to the vacancy.
• If you hold membership in professional bodies, please provide your membership number and expiry date.
• Internal applicants will need to provide their employee number.
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