Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Response Integration/Adaptation

About the role

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (Western Cape) is hiring 2 Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Response Integration/Adaptation posts, based in Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R518,769 to R717,846 a year. Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: EADP 22/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Competencies
• 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