Environmental Officer Control Grade A: Climate Change at Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree as recognised by SAQA in Natural or Environmental Science/ Environmental Management/ Geography/ Climate Change/ Renewable Energy Studies.
• A minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Climate Change environment or related field.

DUTIES :

• Provide support on development and implementation of climate change related policies, strategies and plans. Implement climate change response programmes. Update, monitor, and report on climate change action programmes.
• Provide support to municipal and sector departments on their climate change response programmes.
• Coordinate climate change forum sessions, follow-up on stakeholder commitments and climate response action in the province. Facilitate development of Just transition plans and energy projects with various stakeholders.
• Liaise and form partnerships with public and private sectors to address climate change impacts.
• Ensure capacity building, training, and awareness of climate change at municipal and community levels. Manage the resources of the Division, i.e. human, asset, and financial resources.