Mbhashe Municipality Seasonal Lifeguard Vacancies 2026/2027: 30 Posts Available
Employer: Mbhashe Local Municipality
Position: Seasonal Lifeguards
Number of vacancies: 30
Employment type: Temporary/seasonal
Work location: Designated beaches in Mbhashe, Eastern Cape
Lifeguard remuneration: R400 per day
Squad leader remuneration: R600 per day
Mbhashe Local Municipality has announced 30 seasonal lifeguard vacancies for the 2026 festive season and Easter holidays in 2027. The temporary employment opportunities are aimed at individuals who can help protect beachgoers, prevent swimming-related accidents and provide lifesaving services at designated coastal beaches.
Successful applicants will be employed during peak seasons, covering the festive season and Easter holidays. The municipality is offering a daily rate of R400 for lifeguards and R600 for squad leaders.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in the Mbhashe Municipality seasonal lifeguard positions must meet the following requirements:
- Must be 18 years old or above.
- Must be able to read and write.
- Must be physically fit and able to undergo physical fitness tests.
- Proof of residence must be attached.
- Preference will be given to applicants residing along the Mbhashe coast.
Certificates in Surf Proficiency Award or Lifeguards Awards, together with registration with the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), will serve as an added advantage.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the requirements and include the necessary supporting documents when submitting their applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointed seasonal lifeguards will be responsible for promoting the safety of beachgoers, including local visitors and domestic and international tourists.
Their duties will include:
- Supervising swimmers and monitoring activities in the water.
- Identifying potential hazards and preventing accidents.
- Providing water safety advice, including monitoring wave conditions.
- Controlling unruly behaviour among beachgoers.
- Administering first aid, including CPR, in the event of accidents and drowning incidents.
- Protecting municipal lifesaving equipment against loss and theft.
These responsibilities require applicants to be physically fit, alert and capable of responding to emergencies.
Beaches Where Lifeguards Will Be Deployed
Mbhashe Local Municipality has identified the following coastal beaches for lifeguard services:
- Qhora Beach – Ward 22, Gatyana
- Tenza Beach – Ward 22, Gatyana
- Mpame Beach – Ward 19, Xhora
- Lubanzi Beach – Ward 19, Xhora
- Mbolompo Beach – Ward 19, Xhora
- Bulungula Beach – Ward 19, Xhora
- Nkanya Beach – Ward 32, Xhora
- Cwebe Beach – Ward 20, Xhora
- Haven Beach – Ward 20, Xhora
- Dwesa Beach – Ward 29, Gatyana
Applicants should take note of the coastal deployment locations, particularly because preference will be given to people residing along the Mbhashe coast.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to the Mbhashe Municipal Offices using the Human Resource Vacancy Boxes near reception.
Submission addresses:
Mbhashe Municipal Offices
454 Streatfield Street
Dutywa, 5000
Willowvale Municipal Offices
Submit applications at the reception.
Elliotdale Municipal Offices
Submit applications at the reception.
Applicants must submit their applications before the closing date of 6 November 2026 at 16:00.
The vacancy notice requires proof of residence to be attached. Applicants should ensure that their application includes the required supporting documentation.
Enquiries
For further information about the vacancies, applicants can contact the officials listed in the advertisement:
LED Officer: Tourism and Heritage Development
- Contact: Ms S. Jikicwa
- Telephone: 047 489 5800 / 05804 / 0631970789
- Email: jikicsaw@mbhashemun.gov.za
Economic Development
- Contact: Mr M. Sibaca
- Telephone: 047 489 5800 / 05804 / 0636890667
- Email: sibacam@mbhashemun.gov.za
Applicants may also visit the official municipal website: https://www.mbhashemun.gov.za
Closing Date
The closing date for the Mbhashe Local Municipality seasonal lifeguard vacancies is 6 November 2026 at 16:00.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that proof of residence is included.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes. Applicants should consult the official Mbhashe Local Municipality vacancy advertisement for the complete requirements and application details.
Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 16:00.