CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: CLIMATE CHANGE (ADAPTATION)

Job Overview

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape Government is hiring a Control Environmental Officer: Climate Change (Adaptation) on a permanent basis. Candidates require a 4-year degree in Social, Natural, Physical, Environmental Sciences or Engineering, coupled with at least 6 years of post-qualification experience and a valid driving licence. Responsibilities include reviewing climate strategies, mainstreaming adaptation policies, conducting risk assessments, stakeholder engagement, and securing international funding. Applications must be submitted online.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Social, Natural, Physical, Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering qualification
• A minimum of 6 years relevant post-qualification experience
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence (People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply)
• Knowledge of the development and/or implementation of climate change adaptation related policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards
• Knowledge of mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes across multiple sectors
• Knowledge of development and rollout of financing and funding models
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Proven computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the review and update of the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and Implementation Plan and monitor, assess, drive and report on climate change response implementation in the Western Cape
• Guide, coordinate and position adaptation response actions through mainstreaming the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and implementation plan across provincial sectors and into local provincial level initiatives, policies, strategies and plans
• Develop, drive and support the implementation of a climate change adaptation pathway for the province that is aligned with the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and that is pro-poor, inclusive and just
• Conduct research as required such as climate change adaptation strategies, risk and vulnerability assessments, monitoring and evaluation, climate budget tagging, etc.
• Undertake presentations, capacity building sessions and workshops on climate change to local government, business, civil society and other stakeholders
• Coordinate and participate in international climate change adaptation platforms and compile adaptation focused climate change funding applications, particularly large international funding opportunities
• Perform Project, Human Resources and Financial Management duties

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