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

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Overview This role is for an Environmental Officer specializing in Response Integration/Adaptation within the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. There are two available posts (Ref No. EADP 22/2026). The position focuses on climate change response, adaptation, and integration into various governmental and stakeholder programs, involving research, policy development, communication, and project management. What you will do * Provide support to or lead research projects, including those focused on Climate Change Adaptation and Gender Mainstreaming. * Make technical contributions to the development of concept notes and project proposals. * Assist with communication and awareness-raising activities for the unit, such as website updates, awareness materials, case studies, and presentations. * Maintain and update the climate change response projects database. * Develop and deliver presentations on climate change responses to government, civil society, and businesses. * Organize meetings, climate change awareness events, seminars, and conferences. * Participate in strategic planning and programmes at the Chief Directorate and Directorate level. * Support the Climate Change Municipal Support Programme, Municipal IDP reviews, departmental municipal support programme reporting requirements, SIME, TIME, and ad-hoc engagements. * Respond to ad-hoc climate change matters within the Department, including attending relevant forums and events, providing input, reporting back, contributing to minister’s monthly reports, and sub-directorate meetings. * Compile the Western Cape Climate Change Response Biennial M&E Report through data acquisition. * Undertake Pilot Climate Budget Tagging for municipalities to collect project data and determine climate-related finance 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 policy, legislation, and ministerial queries related to adaptation and climate resilience. * Support 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. * Perform Project Management tasks. Requirements (from the original advert) * An appropriate 4 Year Honours Degree in Natural, Physical or Environmental Sciences or a 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: 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: Excellent communications (written, verbal and presentation); 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. Who should apply Candidates should hold a 4-year Honours Degree in Natural, Physical, or Environmental Sciences, or an equivalent Engineering qualification. A valid Code B driving license is required, with provisions for applicants with disabilities who have access to transport. The ideal candidate will possess strong working knowledge of climate change research, implementation, policy development, mainstreaming, and financial models related to environmental issues. They should be a strategic thinker with a passion for environmental matters, demonstrating excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office, internet research, and ethical AI use is essential. Applicants should also be skilled in project management, research, report writing, and strategic planning, capable of working effectively both independently and within a team. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/environmental-officer-specialised-production-response-integration-adaptation-2-posts-ref-no-eadp-22-2026-western-cape-department-of-environmental-affairs-development-planning Source: myjobmag

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