CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES

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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG: VACANCY ALERT

Vacancy Bulletin: STC 007/2026
Publication Date: Monday, 22 June 2026
Closing Date: Friday, 03 July 2026
Eligibility: This Vacancy is open to Employees of the City of Johannesburg and External Applicants
We have exciting career opportunities for the following Short-Term Contract Positions (Not exceeding 8 months):

POSITION 1: CASHIER/CLOAKROOM ATTENDANT

  • Department: Community Development
  • Branch: Sports & Recreation Unit
  • Designation: Cashier/Cloakroom Attendant
  • Salary Range: R15 872,78 pm (all-inclusive, no benefits)
  • Location: 2 Helen Joseph, Arts & Culture Building, Newtown

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 10 school certificate is required.
  • Must be literate (Ability to add and subtract and read and write).
  • Must be able to operate a cash register.
  • 3 – 6 months’ Cashier and Cleaning experience and basic numeracy skills (collect and be able to calculate monies).
  • Domiciled within the jurisdiction of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area (Applicant must provide original proof of residence).
  • Be physically fit and mentally fit.
  • Be prepared to undergo vetting processes.

Primary Function

Carry out cashier duties and control entry to the swimming pool, and carry out cleaning and cloakroom duties.

Key Performance Areas

  • Ensure that patrons tender the appropriate fees prior to entering of swimming pools, with the monitoring, services and cleaning of the facility.
  • Various Cashier and Cloakroom duties, which include, but are not limited to, ensuring that the appropriate entrance fees are tendered by patrons and entering the same on the cash register.
  • Control entry to the swimming pool by preventing persons with infections and contagious diseases, and intoxicated persons from entering the premises.
  • Issue swimming pool season tickets.
  • Assists with the cleaning of the ticket office, change-rooms and cloakroom.

Competencies

  • Leading Competencies: Knowledge of cash register operations, cash handling, cleaning knowledge of various general cleaning chemicals.
  • Core Competencies: Be able to tolerate stress, written and verbal, good communication, cash register and cleaning skills.

Application Link for Cashier/Cloakroom Attendant

Apply online using the following link: https://share.hsforms.com/1xDatdIMiSXOWscDfp6CwUw469tl

Enquiries Only

  • Contact Person: Gugulethu Khumalo
  • Tel No: 011 407 6553

POSITION 2: SEASONAL LIFEGUARD

  • Department: Community Development
  • Branch: Sports & Recreation Unit
  • Designation: Seasonal Lifeguard
  • Salary Range: R15 872,78 pm (all-inclusive, no benefits)
  • Location: Various Regions

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 /NQF level 4 certificate is required.
  • Valid Lifeguard Award or equivalent with Current Annual Retest.
  • Valid Level 2 First Aid Certification/ CPR Certification.
  • Water Rescue Competency certification.
  • All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a compulsory competency assessment.
  • Physically fit and mentally fit.
  • Drug Free.
  • Previous lifeguarding or aquatic supervision experience preferred. Public sector, municipal or high-volume community pool experience is advantageous.
  • Random testing for the possession and/or consumption of alcohol, drugs, or other illegal substances may be conducted during the course of employment.
  • Only applicants with a clear criminal record and no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial, and/or pending sentencing cases will be considered for employment.
  • Canvassing by job applicants, or by any other person on behalf of job applicants, for posts within the Council’s Service is prohibited. Evidence thereof will disqualify the applicant from consideration for appointment.

Primary Function

To ensure the safety, supervision, and protection of all patrons using City of Johannesburg municipal swimming facilities through proactive surveillance, incident prevention, emergency response, rescue interventions, first aid administration, public education, policy enforcement, and operational support, while maintaining compliance with OHASA standards, municipal regulations, applicable SOPs, and supporting facility hygiene, water quality, and seasonal readiness. Contributes directly to safe public recreation, drowning prevention, community wellness, and equitable access to quality aquatic services across all COJ pool precincts.

Key Performance Areas

  • Pool Safety Surveillance and Prevention.
  • Emergency Rescue and First Aid Response.
  • Policy, Compliance and Risk Management.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Public Education.
  • Facility Readiness and Operational Support.
  • Record-Keeping and Incident Documentation.
  • Equipment and Asset Management.
  • Monitoring, Reporting and Communication.
  • Governance, Ethics and Risk Compliance.

Competencies

  • Leading Competencies: Strong swimming ability; Active rescue skills; High-level observation, vigilance and sustained concentration; Communication; Conflict resolution; Teamwork Calm, decisive performance under pressure.
  • Core Competencies: Knowledge of following: Water safety protocols; OHASA compliance; Municipal by-laws; Emergency procedures; Public service principles.

Application Link for Seasonal Lifeguard

Apply online using the following link: https://share.hsforms.com/1BMV5kjVrQbqBLRjr7s2ehg469tl

Enquiries Only

  • Contact Person: Lehlohonolo Mohapi
  • Tel No: 011 407 6553

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
  • Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process.
  • You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy.
  • Applicants with membership in professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date.
  • If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
  • Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

IMPORTANT AGENCY DISCLAIMERS & RISK CHECKS

Employment Equity Statement:
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

  • Risk Checks: By submitting your application, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
  • Credit Record,
  • CV validation and
  • Employment record verification,
  • Criminal check, and
  • Identity validation.
  • Response Framework: Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Applications which have not been responded to within 6 weeks of closing date, should be regarded as unsuccessful.
  • Data Privacy: By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
  • No Guarantee of Employment: Registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
  • Liability Disclaimer: The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
  • Right to Appoint: The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please take note that only online applications will be considered.

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