breedevallei.gov.za Life Savers : Breede Valley Municipality

Company Name : Breede Valley Municipality
Job Title : Life Savers
Location : Worcester
Department : Community Services
Salary : R 127 668.00 p.a.
Closing Date : 11 October 2016 at 12:00

Website : https://bvm.gov.za/
Guideline : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/1365-lifesavers.pdf

Life Savers  :

Job Purpose :
** To assist in the upkeep of the water area to provide a full program of activities and to maintain a safe and wholesome environment at the Swimming Pools at all times according to the safety implementation plan of the Caretaker.

Related : Metropolitan Municipality Chief Engineer Water and Sanitation : www.southafricain.com/1137.html

Duties :
** Count the number of people in the water area and evaluate pool users;
** identify potential victims for drowning and accidents;
** Keep safety procedures updated and assist in the enforcement and modelling of all safety rules and regulations;

** Check for hazards around the pool area; Report non-compliance to pool rules to the Caretaker;
** Ensure correct quality of water for visitors to swim in;
** To ensure effective/professional swimming lessons to the community.

Requirements :
** Grade 10;
** Valid Lifesaving certificate Level 1;
** Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures;
** Good interpersonal and communication skills;
** Be able to work independently;
** Fluency in two of the three regional languages (Afr/Eng/Xhosa);

** Good swimming skills; Attention to detail;
** Good people knowledge skills;
** Good lifeguard skills;
** Organizing skills;
** Crowd control.

How to Apply :
** To apply in assured confidence, please send your Application form, CV, certified copies of qualifications and covering letter (including details of at least 3 contactable referees and the relevant reference number) to

The Human Resources Manager,
Breede Valley Municipality,
Private Bag x3046,
Worcester, 6850,
or
email to jobs AT bvm.gov.za.

Enquiries :
** For enquiries contact the Human Resource Office – Liezel Alberts at 023 348 4961.
** All applications should reach us by 11 October 2016 at 12:00
** The Municipality is an Equal opportunity employer and as such will observe the requirements of the employment equity act and its EE plan.
** Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note :
** No late applications will be considered
** No faxes will be accepted
** If you have not heard from us within 60 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful

** Candidates wishing to have their CV’s returned should provide a self-addressed envelope with the required postage stamps
** Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification
** Fraudulent qualifications or documentation, will immediately disqualify any applicant