Environmental Officer (SPECIALISED Production): Response Integration/adaptation

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REF NO: EADP 22/2026 (X2 POSTS) REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 4 Year Honours Degree in Natural, Physical or Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering qualification or equivalent; A valid Code B (or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Climate Change research and implementation activities; Strategic thinking and passionate about environmental issues; Development and or the implementation of policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards; Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes; Development and rollout of budgeting, financing and funding models. Skills in the foll owing: Excellent communications (written, verbal and presentation) skills; Computer literacy in MS Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Internet use skills including research and appropriate ethical use of Artificial Intelligence; Project Management; Research and Report Writing; Strategic Planning; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. DUTIES: Provide support to / lead on research projects (e.g. Climate Change Adaptation and Gender Mainstreaming); Making technical contributions to the development of concept notes and project proposals; Assist with communication and awareness -raising for the unit (i.e. website updates, awareness materials, case studies, presentations); Maintain and keep up to date climate change response projects database; Develop presentations on climate change responses & deliver them to government, civil society and business; O rganise meetings, climate change awareness events, seminars and conferences; Participate in Strategic planning and programmes at the Chief Directorate and Directorate level; Supporting the Climate Change Municipal Support Programme, Municipal IDP reviews, the departmental municipal support programme reporting requirements, SIME, TIME and ad-hoc engagements; Respond to ad -hoc climate change matters arising within the Departmental (i.e. Attend, provide input and report back of relevant forums and events, inputs into minister’s monthly report, sub directorate meetings); Compile the Westen Cape Climate Change Response Biennial M&E Report (Data acquisition); Undertake Pilot Climate Budget Tagging for the municipalities for the purpose of project data collection and climate related finance determination for the financial year; Support the integration of climate change into sector and stakeholder group strategies and programmes; Provide support on the development, implementation and review of the Western Cape Climate Change Adaptation Pathway project; Assist in commenting on the policy, legislation and ministerial queries relating to adaptation and climate resilience; Support with research and knowledge management; Contribute to sourcing additional funding for climat e change projects and explore financing mechanisms and opportunities with other stakeholders in the climate change space; Project Management. SALARY: R518 769 - R717 846 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) CENTRE: Western Cape Government ENQUIRIES: Mr Gerard van Weele Tel No: (021) 483 2791 Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

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