City of uMhlathuze Casual Vacancies 2025/2026 – Lifeguards & General Workers
Closing Date: 4 November 2025 @ 16h00
Location: City of uMhlathuze – Richards Bay, Empangeni and surrounding coastal areas, KwaZulu-Natal
Employer: City of uMhlathuze Municipality
Employment Type: Temporary / Casual (December & January)
Reference: Casual Vacancies – Community Services Department
About the City of uMhlathuze
The City of uMhlathuze is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing and most modern municipalities. Situated along the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal coastline, the city incorporates Richards Bay, Empangeni, Ngwelezane, Nseleni, and nearby communities.
As a forward-thinking municipality, uMhlathuze offers employees an ideal balance between a rewarding career and a positive working environment. The municipality is committed to service excellence, community safety, and environmental care.
The City now invites interested and suitably qualified individuals to apply for temporary beach-season positions within the Department of Community Services for the December 2025 and January 2026 holiday period.
️ Casual Lifeguard (27 Posts)
Remuneration: R 757.40 per day worked (No overtime)
Location: Various municipal beaches
Minimum Requirements
- Valid Surf Lifesaving Certificate (essential).
- Current Lifeguard Award Retest (recent and valid).
- Prepared to work weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to supervise beachgoers and maintain public safety.
- Good communication and conflict-management skills.
- Must successfully complete the Council’s skills and fitness assessment.
Core Competencies
- First Aid Certification – ability to render emergency medical assistance.
- Surf Rescue Training – proficiency in advanced lifesaving techniques.
- Swimming proficiency and open-water rescue experience.
- Competence in using rescue boards and rescue tubes.
- Observation skills for identifying potential hazards.
- Accurate record-keeping of incidents, sea conditions, and rescues.
- Conflict resolution and communication skills for interacting with the public.
- Leadership and decision-making under pressure.
- Teamwork, customer service, and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain constant vigilance over public bathing areas.
- Perform lifesaving and first aid duties when required.
- Keep rescue equipment and craft in optimal condition.
- Broadcast safety information to beachgoers via the public-address system.
- Keep accurate daily records on sea conditions, bathers, equipment, and rescues.
- Participate in compulsory daily fitness and training sessions.
- Work weekends and public holidays as scheduled (no overtime pay).
Casual General Worker (22 Posts)
Remuneration: R 371.99 per day worked (No overtime)
Location: Municipal beaches and beachfront facilities
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 8 certificate or equivalent.
- Functional literacy and basic communication skills.
- Must be prepared to work on weekends and public holidays.
- Reliable and physically fit to perform manual labour.
Competency Requirements
- Cleaning and maintenance of public spaces and facilities.
- Manual labour skills including lifting, digging, and raking.
- Physical stamina for outdoor work.
- Teamwork and flexibility to handle diverse tasks.
- Basic communication to follow instructions accurately.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep beaches, car parks, and facilities clean and safe.
- Collect litter, sweep walkways, and maintain ablution facilities.
- Rake beach sand and assist with landscaping (weeding, pruning, trimming).
- Ensure all tools and equipment are clean and in working order.
- Assist supervisors and teams with other assigned tasks as required.
Application Process
- Application Form:
Download and complete the prescribed application form from the official website:
www.umhlathuze.gov.za - Supporting Documents:
Attach the following certified copies to your application:- ID document
- Educational qualifications
- Driver’s licence (if applicable)
- Any relevant certificates (e.g., Lifesaving or First Aid)
- Comprehensive CV with three contactable references
- Submission Addresses:
Hand deliver applications between 07h30 and 16h00 to any of the following offices:- Richards Bay Civic Centre Reception
- Empangeni Civic Centre
- Nseleni, Ngwelezane, Esikhaleni, or Hlanganani Rates Halls
- No Email Applications Accepted.
- Contact Details for Enquiries:
Human Resources Administration – 035 907 5198 / 5189 / 5151 / 5180 / 5475 / 5158
Important Information
- Applications must reach the City no later than 04 November 2025 at 16h00.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- Verification checks (qualifications, criminal and credit records) will be conducted.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
- The Municipality will communicate only with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within one month after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Ethical Statement and Compliance
The City of uMhlathuze is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer committed to representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability.
Appointments will be made in line with the Council’s conditions of service.
Important: This job is not for sale. The City of uMhlathuze does not charge any fees for job applications, interviews, or placements. Report any fraud or corruption to the Municipality’s Human Resources Department.
By applying, you consent under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) to your information being used for recruitment and verification purposes.
Mr P.N. Mhlongo
City Manager – City of uMhlathuze Municipality
CHECK ALSO: AFRIMAT GENERAL WORKERS
Why Join the City of uMhlathuze Team?
Working for uMhlathuze during the holiday season means:
- Gaining valuable municipal experience in public service and safety.
- Contributing to the cleanliness and safety of world-class beaches.
- Earning an income while developing professional skills.
- Being part of a municipality that values community, integrity, and accountability.
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