Environmental Officer Production Grade A: GHG Inventory and Systems at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

SALARY: R343 842 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Natural/ Environmental Science or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of one (1) year experience in a relevant field. Knowledge of environmental and development issues (globally, regionally, locally).
• Knowledge of atmospheric chemistry and industry process applications. Knowledge of and experience in using 2006 IPCC guidelines.
• Good understanding and knowledge of emission estimation methodologies and sequestration processes, as well as sources and sinks in the respective sectors. Good analytical and mathematical competency. Extensive knowledge of climate change mitigation issues, including legal and policy frameworks and other barriers, the economics and technical requirements of low carbon development. Knowledge of South Africa’s greenhouse gas emission profile and climate change mitigation.
• Ability to conduct research, gather and analyse information. Ability to conduct greenhouse gas emission reviews. Skills: Data collection and analysis; Analytical thinking; Coordination skills; Programme and Project Management; Information management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Report writing skills; Organisational skills and Computer Literacy. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to develop and apply policies.
• Ability to work individually and in a team. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.

DUTIES:

• Lead the compilation and review of South Africa’s greenhouse gas inventory. Support the operationalization of the national system for the greenhouse gas inventory.
• Evaluating GHG inventory improvement themes from previous emissions inventories. Ensure that data gaps are resolved for subsequent inventories. Plan and implement GHG inventory improvement programmes.
• Administer the national GHG emissions reporting programme for South Africa.

CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025