Mandeni Local Municipality invites suitably qualified and competent applicants to apply for Seasonal Lifeguard vacancies 2026 within the Department of Community Services and Public Safety.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 10 November 2026 at 12:00
Vacancy Location: Mandeni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Number of Posts: 8
Contract Duration: 6 months
Salary: R17 599 per month
Task Grade: TG 07
Reference Number: PN 61/2026
About the Mandeni Municipality Lifeguard Vacancies
Mandeni Local Municipality is recruiting eight Seasonal Lifeguards for a six-month period within its Department of Community Services and Public Safety.
Successful candidates will be responsible for beach safety, monitoring swimmers, preventing unsafe conduct, responding to emergencies and providing first aid where required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Matric Certificate.
- Lifesaving Awards.
- At least one year of experience in a lifeguard environment.
- Valid Re-test Certificate.
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
A preferred IRB Boat Certificate will serve as a recommendation.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Applicants should have:
- Good listening skills.
- Good group facilitation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in both English and isiZulu.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
- Strong swimming ability.
- Good surf knowledge.
- Good knowledge of rescue equipment.
Selection will be subject to passing a physical fitness and swimming test.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Patrolling public beach areas.
- Monitoring swimmers and preventing illegal or unsafe conduct.
- Observing activities on foot, from vehicles, towers or headquarters.
- Using binoculars to identify hazardous conditions.
- Identifying swimmers in distress.
- Responding to disturbances and safety infractions.
- Warning people against using unsafe beach areas.
- Preventing illegal conduct such as drinking or fighting.
- Rescuing distressed persons from the ocean or nearby cliffs.
- Using appropriate rescue techniques and equipment.
- Examining injured persons.
- Administering first aid.
- Monitoring vital signs.
- Using relevant first-aid instruments and equipment.
- Performing artificial respiration.
- Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
- Providing oxygen where required.
- Completing emergency and medical treatment reports.
- Maintaining daily information on weather and beach conditions.
- Operating switchboard or two-way radio systems when required.
- Coordinating activities between emergency rescue units.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed prescribed municipal application form.
- Full Curriculum Vitae.
- Photocopies of relevant certificates.
- Proof of residence in the prescribed form obtained from Mandeni Municipality.
- Correct reference number.
Certified copies of certificates will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the prescribed municipal application form available from the Mandeni Municipality website.
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Applications may be posted to:
Human Resources
PO Box 144
Mandeni
4490
Alternatively, applications may be hand delivered to:
Mandeni Local Municipality
2 Kingfisher Road
Mandeni
Applicants must quote:
Reference Number: PN 61/2026
Faxed and emailed applications will not be considered.
Enquiries
Enquiries must be directed to:
Manager: Human Resources and Council Support
Telephone: 032 456 8200 / 8273
Preference for Mandeni Residents
Mandeni Municipality states that Mandeni residents will be given first preference.
Applicants must therefore attach the prescribed proof of residence obtained from Mandeni Municipality.
Employment Equity
Mandeni Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Faxed applications will not be accepted.
- Emailed applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must use the prescribed municipal application form.
- The relevant reference number must be quoted.
- Proof of residence must be attached.
- Certified copies of certificates will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.
- Canvassing councillors or municipal officials may result in automatic disqualification.
- Mandeni residents will receive first preference.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
10 November 2026 at 12:00
Applications received after the closing date and time may not be considered.