Job Description

Our client has an opportunity available for a Climate Change and Resilience Advisor based in Bloemfontein.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Climate Change, Environmental studies or closely related qualifications.
• 3+ years' experience of which 1+ years has been at an equivalent level within a large organisation.
• Understanding of policy and legislative frameworks in area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of the company's business and sustainability requirements.
• Proven record of success.
• Good understanding and experience in the political environment and with gravitas persuasive influence in a complex multi-sphere stakeholder environment.
• Good international experience and exposure to internal implementation protocols of local government policies, accords and realities.
• Understanding of project management principles.

• Perform support activities to benchmarking exercises under guidance from seniors and specialists.
• Represent municipalities at relevant meetings and committees within professional discipline.
• Guide, support and provide advice to municipalities in the areas of focus.
• Coordinate the logistical arrangements for training programs in the area of focus and professional discipline.
• Implement project management methodologies and disciplines.
• Ensure that projects are conducted against contract specifications and payments based on agreed milestones.
• Ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company knowledge management system.
• Build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships in the area of responsibility.
• Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities.
• Implement the performance management and development processes into the company to drive high performance.

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