Assistant Director: Climate Change Management

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Climate Change Management within the Department Of Electricity And Energy, with two available positions (Ref No: DEE2026/020). The successful candidate will be based at Head Office, Pretoria, and will earn a salary of R605,742 per annum at Level 10. The position involves coordinating and supporting climate change and environmental management initiatives within the energy sector. **What you will do** * Coordinate the development and implementation of Environmental management plans and climate change policies. * Coordinate environmental management systems 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 on 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. * Interpersonal skills. * **Thinking Demands:** * Factual oriented. * Ability to make informed decision quickly. * Problem Solving. * Conflict management. **Who should apply** Candidates who meet the specified educational, experience, knowledge, skills, and thinking demands are encouraged to apply. Females and males from Indian, Coloured, and White demographic groups are specifically encouraged to submit their applications. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-electricity-and-energy-vacancies-dee-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-dee2026-020 Source: govpage

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