Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Response Integration/Adaptation (2 posts), Ref No. EADP 22/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to support the development and implementation of provincial climate change response programmes.

Tracking Number

Enquiries

Remuneration

R 518 769 - R 717 846 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.

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.

Provide support to / lead on research projects (e.g. Climate Change Adaptation and Gender Mainstreaming); Making technical contributions to the development of concept notes and project proposals; Assist with communication and awareness-raising for the unit (i.e. website updates, awareness materials, case studies, presentations); Maintain and keep up to date climate change response projects database; Develop presentations on climate change responses & deliver them to government, civil society and business; Organise meetings, climate change awareness events, seminars and conferences; Participate in Strategic planning and programmes at the Chief Directorate and Directorate level; Supporting the Climate Change Municipal Support Programme, Municipal IDP reviews, the departmental municipal support programme reporting requirements, SIME, TIME and ad-hoc engagements; Respond to ad-hoc climate change matters arising within the Departmental (i.e. Attend, provide input and report back of relevant forums and events, inputs into minister’s monthly report, sub directorate meetings); Compile the Westen Cape Climate Change Response Biennial M&E Report (Data acquisition); Undertake Pilot Climate Budget Tagging for the municipalities for the purpose of project data collection and climate related finance determination for the financial year; Support the integration of climate change into sector and stakeholder group strategies and programmes; Provide support on the development, implementation and review of the Western Cape Climate Change Adaptation Pathway project; Assist in commenting on the policy, legislation and ministerial queries relating to adaptation and climate resilience; Support with research and knowledge management; Contribute to sourcing additional funding for climate change projects and explore financing mechanisms and opportunities with other stakeholders in the climate change space; Project Management. 

An appropriate 4 Year Honours Degree in Natural, Physical or Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering qualification or equivalent; A valid Code B (or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. 

Working knowledge of the following: Climate Change research and implementation activities; Strategic thinking and passionate about environmental issues; Development and or the implementation of policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards; Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes; Development and rollout of budgeting, financing and funding models. Skills in the following: Excellent communications (written, verbal and presentation) skills; Computer literacy in MS Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Internet use skills including research and appropriate ethical use of Artificial Intelligence; Project Management; Research and Report Writing; Strategic Planning; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.