This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A: CLIMATE CHANGE
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Reference number
- DEDEAT/2026/06/24
- Salary
- R636 978 – R728 646 per annum (OSD). An appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework (based on OSD).
- Centre
- Bhisho
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
A National Senior Certificate Plus a 4-year degree/ NQF Level 8 or equivalent qualification in Natural Sciences, Environmental Management, Nature Conservation, Environmental Law, Climate Change, or Renewable Energy Studies. A minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience in the climate change environment or related field. A valid driver’s licence is required. The following skills, knowledge, and attributes are required: Knowledge of Relevant legislation and frameworks (National Environmental Management Act, Climate Change Act, NEMBA, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA and Treasury Regulations), Policy development processes and implementation, and Climate change mitigation and adaptation issues, including South Africa’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission profile, Just Transition policy priorities, and energy transition frameworks. Skills and competencies: Well-developed communication and reporting skills, Strong planning, coordination, and project management skills, Financial and budgeting knowledge, including technical and financial reporting, Good interpersonal relations, ability to work independently and in a team, ability to work under pressure, and Computer literacy. Added advantage: Experience in integrating climate change considerations into municipal planning and development frameworks.
Duties
Provide and coordinate integrated climate change management planning and development practices. Develop and maintain integrated climate change management policy, legislation and regulations. Coordinate the implementation of climate change management-related policies and regulations, monitor, evaluate and report on the impact thereof. Develop and maintain an integrated climate change information management system. Perform and manage administrative and related functions.
Enquiries
Mr. O. Desi at 078 026 7383 / Mr. P. Makhele at 078 801 5909 For e-Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@dedea.gov.za
Note
Employment Equity Target: Indian Female
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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