Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
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Ekurhuleni provides sustainable and people-centred developmental services that are affordable, appropriate and of a high quality. We are focused on social, environmental and economic regeneration of our city and communities, as guided by the principles of Batho Pele and through the commitment of a motivated and dedicated team.
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Specialist: Climate Change – ERWM19008
Job Type Full Time
Qualification Bachelors
Experience 3 years
Location Gauteng
City Johannesburg
Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
Responsibilities
Design, develop and implement climate change and resilience plans, policies, strategies, programs, and projects.
Provide strategic direction and leadership regarding sub-programme’s work
Lead City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) in response to climate change and resilience
Evaluate and validate climate change resilience programs for carbon offsets and renewable energy credits and related emissions
Identify resilience strategies for ecosystem impacts from climate change that are strategic to the organization’s operations
Implement a climate change strategy containing set targets for each economic sector in the CoE, linked to implementation of programmes.
Implement programmes that advance the use of cleaner and more efficient fuels and transport technologies in CoE fleet, all public buildings and street lights
Implement measures to limit the production and use of ozone depleting substances in line with national and international requirements.
Contribute relevant climate change considerations to the strategic planning process by providing the necessary data on the organisation’s own operations as well as global climate data
Adapt to and implement changes in policy, laws, regulations, initiatives, and relevant industry practices, making recommendations accordingly
Monitor external information and ensure sufficient knowledge of related acts, regulations and regulatory frameworks and implement accordingly
Ensure compliance with MFMA and other applicable legislations and regulations in the City
Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on the needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy
Build and maintain relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders that promote cross functional process delivery solutions
Implement proper contract management and ensure that service delivery is rendered
Job Requirements
Degree in Natural Sciences/Environmental Management /NQF Level 7: Higher Education and Training, First Degrees/Advanced Diplomas
3 years’ experience in a similar environment
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality on vacancies.ekurhuleni.gov.za to apply
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