Technical Advisor: Climate Change Policy at GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini

• As a Technical Advisor: Climate Change Policy, you will provide high-level policy advice, manage technical workstreams, and guide consulting firms in delivering quality outputs. You will play a key role in supporting South Africa’s climate mitigation, adaptation, and monitoring & evaluation strategies.
• To apply, please submit a detailed CV (max. 2 pages, including nationality) together with a motivation letter (max. 2 pages) explaining why you are the best suited for the role. Only complete applications will be considered.
• Closing date for applications: 26 September 2025
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and must complete an assignment before the interview.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide strategic policy advice on climate change mitigation in the Energy, Industry and Transport sectors, as well as adaptation strategies and emissions monitoring
• Support DFFE and partner institutions in designing and implementing climate change projects and policies
• Oversee and ensure quality of consulting firms, including procurement processes and drafting terms of reference
• Manage technical workstreams on climate policy, institutional support, and implementation mechanisms
• Contribute to mainstreaming mitigation measures into adaptation response plans for the public and private sector
• Collaborate on adaptation-related activities within the Climate Cluster
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder consultations, ensuring strong knowledge management and dissemination
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials for German ministries with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experiences
Qualifications

• University degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Energy (Efficiency), Finance/Economics, Business Administration or Engineering
• Post-graduate qualification will be an advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in climate change and project management, advisory or consulting services
• Extensive knowledge of South African and international climate policy, particularly in Energy, Just Transition, Industry and Transport
• Proven experience with South Africa’s UNFCCC commitments and international climate policy processes
• In-depth knowledge of GHG emission modelling, transition pathways, and environmental policy instruments (carbon tax, budgets, trading systems), including inventories
• Solid understanding of South African energy policy and the Just Transition agenda
• Experience in integrated project management, proposal development and securing donor funding
• Familiarity with South Africa’s public and private sector landscape, with established networks in climate and energy

Other Competences

• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills with the ability to produce and edit complex materials
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with political awareness and solution orientation
• Proven experience in managing service providers and technically guiding expert teams
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under pressure and within deadlines
• Passionate about climate change, sustainability and advancing the green economy