Control Environmental Officer: Climate Change (Adaptation) at Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 4-year Degree (Honours 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. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• 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 where applicable as well as associated monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
• 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; Project, Human Resources and Financial Management.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: The development and/or the implementation of climate change adaptation related policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards; Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes across multiple sectors; Development and rollout of financing and funding models.
• Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.