Control Environmental Officer Grade A: Climate Change at Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Minimum - Competencies         

• The following skills, knowledge, and attributes are required: Knowledge of Relevant legislation and frameworks (National Environmental Management Act, Climate Change Act, NEMBA, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA and Treasury Regulations), Policy development processes and implementation, and Climate change mitigation and adaptation issues, including South Africa’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission profile, Just Transition policy priorities, and energy transition frameworks.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Well-developed communication and reporting skills, Strong planning, coordination, and project management skills, Financial and budgeting knowledge, including technical and financial reporting, Good interpersonal relations, ability to work independently and in a team, ability to work under pressure, and Computer literacy. Added advantage: Experience in integrating climate change considerations into municipal planning and development frameworks.

Requirements

•  A National Senior Certificate plus a 4-year degree/ NQF Level 8 or equivalent qualification in Natural Sciences/ Environmental Management/ Nature Conservation/Environmental Law/ Spatial Planning/ Urban and Regional Planning and related. 6 years post- qualification experience. A valid driver’s licence is required. 

      Duties

• Provide and coordinate integrated climate change management planning and development practices. Develop and maintain integrated climate change management policy, legislation and regulations. Coordinate the implementation of climate change management-related policies and regulations, monitor, evaluate and report on the impact thereof. Develop and maintain an integrated climate change information management system. Perform and manage administrative and related functions.