Climate Change Youth Graduate at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• M + 3 (Matric plus 3 years of study) (Qualification with 360 credits or Diploma NQF 6) in the following fields of study: Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Energy Studies, or other closely related disciplines at NQF level 6 or 7.
• Youth between 18 – 35 years of age, people with disability are encouraged to apply
• Required documents: Application letter, Curriculum vitae, copy qualifications
• South African Citizens residing in the City of Johannesburg.

Primary Function:

• Facilitate and coordinate climate change initiatives within the city, including the development of policies, strategies, and plans to ensure climate change is implemented within the city.

Key Activities:

• Support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Climate Action Plan and related projects.
• Assist with climate data collection, analysis and validation, including GHG inventories and CDP reporting.
• Support the development and maintenance of climate action monitoring and tracking tools.
• Conduct climate change research, policy reviews and preparation of technical reports.
• Assist with stakeholder coordination, data gathering, meetings and climate change mainstreaming activities.

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Project management skills.
• Coordinating skills.
• Report writing.
• Good time management skills.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of environmental issues;
• Basic knowledge of climate change science and the Climate Change Act.