Assistant Director: Climate Change Management REF NO: DEE2026/020

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director in Climate Change Management within the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE). The position involves coordinating and implementing climate change and environmental policies, managing compliance, and providing strategic advice and support for low-carbon development in the energy sector. **What you will do** * Coordinate the development and implementation of Environmental management plans and climate change policies. * Coordinate the implementation of an environmental management system to monitor compliance with environmental management plans and policies, including Green House Gas emissions. * Provide support and advice on mitigation interventions that support low carbon development in the energy sectors, including Carbon Budgets. * Represent the Department in external policy settings, nationally and internationally, on climate change and environmental compliance. * Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change, and the environment. * Manage the integration with the national climate change response policy and other related environmental policies. * Develop or contribute to the development of educational or outreach programs on climate change and environmental compliance. * Provide managerial activities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences at NQF Level 7 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). * 3-4 years’ experience in energy and specialization in environment, energy, or sustainable development. * **Knowledge of:** * All relevant national policies on climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy, and environment. * Environmental conventions and protocols. * Processes of environmental conventions, including the ratification of environmental treaties by South Africa. * National legislation and Acts on climate change, energy, and environment. * **Skills:** * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Analytical and interpretation skills. * Detail-oriented ability to prioritise and multitask. * Computer literacy. * Presentation skills. * Report Writing and Interpersonal skills. * **Thinking Demands:** * Factual oriented, ability to make informed decisions quickly. * Problem Solving. * Conflict management. **Who should apply** Candidates with an NQF Level 7 Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural or Environmental Sciences, recognised by SAQA, and 3-4 years of experience in the energy sector with a specialization in environment, energy, or sustainable development. Applicants should possess a comprehensive understanding of national and international climate change and environmental policies, conventions, and legislation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, analytical, organizational, computer, presentation, report writing, and interpersonal skills, coupled with a factual orientation, quick decision-making ability, problem-solving skills, and conflict management aptitude. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-climate-change-management-ref-no-dee2026-020-department-of-electricity-and-energy-dee Source: myjobmag

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