Job Description

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Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the development and implementation of provincial climate change response adaptation programmes.

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Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary National Diploma/B-Degree in Environmental Management, Natural, Environmental or Social Sciences or related field; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

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Recommendation

Working knowledge and experience in the development and or the implementation of policies, legislation strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards (climate change); Climate change adaptation projects implementation; Understanding and experience of scientific research procedures and methodologies and report writing.

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Key Performance Areas

Support the development and implementation of dedicated provincial and municipal climate change programmes, including: Adaptation programmes, awareness of mitigation programmes and related disaster risk reduction; Conduct research and assist with the development and / or mainstreaming of climate change policies; Develop presentation materials on climate change responses; Give presentations on climate change responses to government, civil society and business; Organise meetings, climate change awareness events, seminars and conferences; Maintain and expand a database on climate change projects; Support Climate Change funding applications.

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Competencies

Knowledge in the following:

Development and or the implementation of policies, legislation strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards (climate change specific will be advantageous); Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes.

Skills needed:

Written and verbal communication; Strategic thinking and passionate about environmental issues.

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Remuneration

R343 842 per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. 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.

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Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.

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