Control Environmental Officer: Climate Change (Adaptation), Ref No. EADP 22/2025R1

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate the design and implementation of Provincial climate change response programme including the revision of the Western Cape climate change strategy.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year Degree (Honours 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.

Recommendation

None.### Key Performance Areas

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.

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.

Remuneration

Grade A - R 636 978- R 728 646 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

Application Declaration:

I acknowledge that, should I be shortlisted, I will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to my scheduled interview date.

I further understand that failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may impact the progression of my application and may result in my application not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For 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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