WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM VACANCIES

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​NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: CLIMATE CHANGE (ADAPTATION) REF NO: EADP 22/2025 
SALARY : Grade A: R612 480 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Social, Natural, Physical, Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering qualification; A minimum of 6 years relevant post-qualification experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The development and/or the implementation of climate change adaptation related policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards; Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes across multiple sectors; Development and rollout of financing and funding models. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Contribute to the review and update of the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and Implementation Plan and monitor, assess, drive and report on climate change response implementation in the Western Cape; Guide, coordinate and position adaptation response actions through mainstreaming the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and implementation plan across provincial sectors and into local provincial level initiatives, policies, strategies and plans where applicable as well as associated monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Develop, drive and support the implementation of a climate change adaptation pathway for the province that is aligned with the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and that is pro-poor, inclusive and just; Conduct research as required such as climate change adaptation strategies, risk and vulnerability assessments, monitoring and evaluation, climate budget tagging, etc; Undertake presentations, capacity building sessions and workshops on climate change to local government, business, civil society and other stakeholders; Coordinate and participate in international climate change adaptation platforms and compile adaptation focused climate change funding applications, particularly large international funding opportunities; Project, Human Resources and Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms G Isaacs Tel No: (021) 483 2775