Deputy Director: Climate Change and Utilities and Champion (Permanent position) at Western Cape Government

Duties:

• Develop and implement policies, procedures and strategies with the aim of achieving Net Zero.
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial modelling.
• Identification and implementation of Energy interventions working within a multi-disciplinary team which includes amongst others Infrastructure Planning, Engineering and Technical Services, Facility Management, other Western Cape Government Departments and Service Providers for example the Energy Services Company (ESCO).
• Monitor progress toward targets and reduce emissions.
• Monitor and evaluate energy and water utilisation, expenditure savings, and carbon footprint reporting.
• Conduct engagement with departmental management.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years extensive experience in matters relating to climate change, energy and water management as well as energy efficiency and energy auditing.

Requirements:

• Honours degree (NQF level 8) in a finance related field and registered as a Certified Energy Auditor with the Association of Energy Engineers.

Competences:

• Relating and Networking, Creating and Innovating, Persuading and Influencing, Presenting and Communicating Information, Analysing, riting and Reporting, Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations, Applying Expertise and Technology, Planning and Organizing, Adapting and Responding to Change, Working with People, Learning and Research.
• In-depth knowledge of financial management as applicable to feasibility studies.
• In-depth knowledge of financial modelling techniques.
• Understanding of energy utilisation.
• Energy auditing and management. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of climate change mitigation strategies.
• Energy auditing and management.
• Ability to engage with peers and other stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of energy and water saving technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of financial payback proposals.
• In-depth knowledge of Municipal tariff structures.
• In-depth knowledge of the working and executing of shared energy savings contracts.
• Energy auditing and management. Ability to engage peers and to influence others.
• In-depth knowledge of energy and water saving technologies.
• Knowledge of the Western Cape Provincial Health service.