Senior Specialist: Awareness and Community Based Planning at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric Certificate plus a Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Communication, Environmental Education/Conservation Management or a related field at NQF level 7; 
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in a Government environment or Environmental organisation or consultancy; 
• Leading or contributing to environmental capacity-building initiatives; 
• Designing and executing environmental awareness campaigns and programs; 
• Working with diverse stakeholders and coordinating cross-functional environmental projects;
• Must have a minimum of a valid Code 8 driver’s licence. 

Primary Function:

• The City of Johannesburg seeks a dedicated Senior Specialist to lead and enhance environmental awareness and sustainable practices across the city. The role involves engaging diverse stakeholders, designing and executing community outreach programs, and collaborating with various departments to integrate environmental considerations into city planning and operations, fostering a more environmentally conscious and sustainable Johannesburg.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Develop, review and implement environmental education and awareness strategies aligned with the City’s sustainability goal. 
• Facilitate stakeholder relations and environmental communication to promote environmental awareness. 
• Contribute to the development of the Section’s Strategic Planning Process to ensure alignment with the goals and objectives captured in the Department’s SDBIP; 
• Lead the Section’s operational planning process to ensure the Section’s operational plan and Directorate Business Plan are well informed for effective delivery of the Environmental Education and Awareness (EEA) activities; 
• Manage the Section’s financial planning and budgetary processes; 
• Manage and facilitate the Section’s Demand Planning processes; 
• Comply with the City’s applicable performance management strategies.