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GREATER TZANEEN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
VACANCY
 
The following position is being advertised and applicants are invited to apply. 
 
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 
1 X Life Guard (Park & Recreation) 
Remuneration: R270 363.60 all-inclusive 24 months fixed term contract non renewable 
 
The Pool lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe environment of the pools and grounds, also to enforce rules and reports any incidents to the manager. Lifeguards will provide a positive image of the pools by attentive, conscientious and courteous behaviour on the job. 
 
 
Key performance areas: The Life Guard must ensure that the daily work is done to satisfaction and to achieve the necessary objectives of Council in a safe working environment. 
 
Duties will include: - While on watch, maintain constant supervision of the designated area while minimizing interaction with patrons;  Watch swimmers through safe scanning practices and perform rescue/assists as necessary;  Enforce pool and facility rules, by-laws and regulations;  Maintain order in the pool area, ablution facilities;  Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities;  Lifeguard will test water, clean the area, and treat water as directed;  Will complete accident report forms, rescue forms, and incident forms;  Perform first aid, CPR and artificial respiration as needed; Lock and unlock the swimming pool gates at the prescribed times;  Prepare the swimming pool for galas (ropes and flags). During off swimming season the Life Guard will be expected to do maintenance work of parks & recreation facilities.
 

Requirements: Grade 10 with a pool lifeguard certificate;  Valid level 2 First Aid Certificate (CPR)  Two swimming seasons i.e. twelve (12) months or more experience with valid contacts that can be contacted to testify on candidates ability.
 
 
Applications should be submitted on the prescribed compulsory application form and indemnity form (www.greatertzaneen.gov.za), a comprehensive CV and copies of certified certificates and ID copy should be addressed to: Municipal Manager, Greater Tzaneen Municipality, P.O. Box 24, TZANEEN, 0850 
 
Please note that  No late applications will be considered  No faxes and e-mails will be accepted Fraudulent qualifications or documents will immediately disqualify any application  Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification  Applicants who are not invited for an interview, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful Short-listed applicants will be screened for criminal records and /or any pending criminal cases and their qualifications will be verified. Council at all times reserves the right not to appoint. 
 
Closing date: 18 December 2020 at 15:00 
 
Further information can be obtained by phoning Mrs H Maake on tel no. 015- 307 8284/8006. 
 
Greater Tzaneen Municipality is an Employment Equity Employer.
 
BS MATLALA – MUNICIPAL MANAGER