Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/327
CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: CLIMATE CHANGE (ADAPTATION)
Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 8
- Circular Post
- 32/327
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade A: R636 978 – R728 646 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
- Reference information
- EADP 22/2025R1
- Salary information
- Grade A: R636 978 – R728 646 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
Requirements
- An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Social, Natural, Physical, Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering qualification;
- A minimum of 6 years relevant post-qualification experience;
- A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
- NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The development and/or the implementation of climate change adaptation related policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards;
- Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes across multiple sectors;
- Development and rollout of financing and funding models.
- Skills needed: Written and verbal communication;
- Proven computer literacy;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties
- Contribute to the review and update of the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and Implementation Plan and monitor, assess, drive and report on climate change response implementation in the Western Cape;
- Guide, coordinate and position adaptation response actions through mainstreaming the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and implementation plan across provincial sectors and into local provincial level initiatives, policies, strategies and plans where applicable as well as associated monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
- Develop, drive and support the implementation of a climate change adaptation pathway for the province that is aligned with the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and that is pro-poor, inclusive and just;
- Conduct research as required such as climate change adaptation strategies, risk and vulnerability assessments, monitoring and evaluation, climate budget tagging, etc;
- Undertake presentations, capacity building sessions and workshops on climate change to local government, business, civil society and other stakeholders;
- Coordinate and participate in international climate change adaptation platforms and compile adaptation focused climate change funding applications, particularly large international funding opportunities;
- Project, Human Resources and Financial Management.
Enquiries
Ms G Isaacs Tel No: (021) 483 2775
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
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
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
- Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
- Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POST
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/327 : CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: CLIMATE CHANGE (ADAPTATION) REF NO: EADP 22/2025R1
SALARY : Grade A: R636 978 – R728 646 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Social, Natural, Physical, Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering qualification; A
minimum of 6 years relevant post-qualification experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities,
but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: The development and/or the implementation of climate change adaptation related policies, legislation, strategies, action plans,
guidelines and environmental norms and standards; Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes across multiple sectors;
Development and rollout of financing and funding models. Skills needed:
Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
DUTIES : Contribute to the review and update of the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and Implementation Plan and monitor, assess, drive and
report on climate change response implementation in the Western Cape;
Guide, coordinate and position adaptation response actions through mainstreaming the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and
implementation plan across provincial sectors and into local provincial level initiatives, policies, strategies and plans where applicable as well as associated
monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Develop, drive and support the implementation of a climate change adaptation pathway for the province that
is aligned with the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and that is pro-poor, inclusive and just; Conduct research as required such as climate
change adaptation strategies, risk and vulnerability assessments, monitoring and evaluation, climate budget tagging, etc; Undertake presentations, capacity
building sessions and workshops on climate change to local government, business, civil society and other stakeholders; Coordinate and participate in
international climate change adaptation platforms and compile adaptation focused climate change funding applications, particularly large international
funding opportunities; Project, Human Resources and Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms G Isaacs Tel No: (021) 483 2775
SALARY : Grade A: R636 978 – R728 646 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Social, Natural, Physical, Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering qualification; A
minimum of 6 years relevant post-qualification experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities,
but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: The development and/or the implementation of climate change adaptation related policies, legislation, strategies, action plans,
guidelines and environmental norms and standards; Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes across multiple sectors;
Development and rollout of financing and funding models. Skills needed:
Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
DUTIES : Contribute to the review and update of the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and Implementation Plan and monitor, assess, drive and
report on climate change response implementation in the Western Cape;
Guide, coordinate and position adaptation response actions through mainstreaming the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and
implementation plan across provincial sectors and into local provincial level initiatives, policies, strategies and plans where applicable as well as associated
monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Develop, drive and support the implementation of a climate change adaptation pathway for the province that
is aligned with the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and that is pro-poor, inclusive and just; Conduct research as required such as climate
change adaptation strategies, risk and vulnerability assessments, monitoring and evaluation, climate budget tagging, etc; Undertake presentations, capacity
building sessions and workshops on climate change to local government, business, civil society and other stakeholders; Coordinate and participate in
international climate change adaptation platforms and compile adaptation focused climate change funding applications, particularly large international
funding opportunities; Project, Human Resources and Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms G Isaacs Tel No: (021) 483 2775