Stellenbosch Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Seasonal Lifeguard vacancies 2026 at Cloetesville Swimming Pool.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 18 November 2026
Vacancy Location: Cloetesville Swimming Pool, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Number of Posts: 4
Contract Period: December 2026 to 30 April 2027
Salary: R90.19 per hour worked
Reference Numbers: CP/CS/SP/LG01 – 04
About the Stellenbosch Municipality Lifeguard Vacancies
Stellenbosch Municipality is recruiting four Seasonal Lifeguards for Cloetesville Swimming Pool under the Sport, Recreation and Halls section within Community and Protection Services.
The successful candidates will be responsible for protecting swimming pool users, responding to emergencies and helping maintain a safe and clean aquatic facility.
Preference will be given to qualifying residents within the WC024 municipal area.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- A valid Lifeguard Award or equivalent.
- A current annual retest.
- Compliance with the requirements prescribed by Lifesaving South Africa.
Other Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be physically fit.
- Be sober and drug free.
- Be available to work weekdays.
- Be available to work weekends.
- Be available to work public holidays.
- Be proficient in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape:
- English
- Afrikaans
- isiXhosa
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a compulsory fitness test.
Added Advantage
Previous lifesaving experience in a municipal environment will be advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Performing lifeguard duties.
- Ensuring the safety of swimming pool patrons.
- Maintaining a clean and safe facility.
- Ensuring personal safety during aquatic rescues.
- Ensuring the safety of others during aquatic rescues.
- Applying prescribed lifesaving procedures.
- Applying first aid procedures.
- Educating members of the public about drowning prevention.
- Monitoring the behaviour of swimming pool patrons.
- Maintaining discipline at the swimming pool facility.
- Identifying hazards and threats.
- Preventing risks within the swimming pool environment.
- Removing hazards that may endanger swimming pool users.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email only.
Applicants must submit:
- Completed official Stellenbosch Municipality application form.
- Comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- All documents required in terms of the minimum requirements.
- Details of contactable referees.
Applications must be emailed to:
Email: Comprotect.Jobs@stellenbosch.gov.za
Click here to apply for Stellenbosch Municipality Seasonal Lifeguard Vacancies 2026
The official Stellenbosch Municipality application form is available from:
Click here to visit the Stellenbosch Municipality website
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Submission of the official Stellenbosch Municipality application form is compulsory.
- Applications must be submitted through the provided email address only.
- Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
- Postal applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.
- Applications missing required supporting documents will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo qualification verification.
- Criminal record and other screening checks may be conducted.
- Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous evaluation and selection process.
- Canvassing councillors or members of the Selection Committee will result in disqualification.
Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 10 weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Enquiries
Job-Related Enquiries
Mr Winston Appollis
Telephone: 021 808 8295
General Enquiries
Ms Lucretia Koegelenberg
Telephone: 021 808 8102
Ms Evan Williams
Telephone: 021 808 8059
Ms Lisa Patience
Telephone: 021 808 8064
Closing Date
18 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.