Specialist (Climate Change)

About this role

The City of Ekurhuleni is hiring a Climate Change Specialist in Gauteng. The role sits in the climate change and resilience sub-programme. You will help the city plan and carry out its response to climate change.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop and put into action climate change and resilience plans, policies, strategies, programmes and projects.
• Give strategic direction and leadership for the sub-programme, and lead the city’s response to climate change.
• Evaluate and validate climate resilience programmes linked to carbon offsets, renewable energy credits and emissions.
• Build a climate change strategy with targets for each economic sector in the city, and link these to programmes.
• Drive cleaner, more efficient fuels and transport in the city fleet, public buildings and streetlights, and limit the use of ozone depleting substances.
• Track changes in laws, regulations and policy, and make sure the city complies with the MFMA and other legislation.
• Manage contracts, build working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and advise on improvements in your area of expertise.

What you need

• Grade 12.
• A BSc degree in Geography, Natural Sciences or Environmental Science, or an equivalent qualification.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Be ready to show proof of the NQF level of your qualifications if asked.

Is this job for you?

This job suits a qualified environmental or climate professional who has worked on climate, sustainability or environmental projects. You should be comfortable with planning, policy and working with many stakeholders at once.

Tips before you apply

• Have certified copies of your degree, matric certificate and ID ready, along with proof of NQF level.
• Show your climate or environmental projects on your CV, with your role, the results and the dates.
• Give clear examples of policy, strategy or contract work to show your 3 years of experience.

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