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Assistant Director: Climate Change Management
Closes Friday 23 October 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Assistant Director for climate change and environmental management at Head Office in Pretoria. Suits people with a science degree and 3-4 years' experience in energy and environment. Two posts availab
- Coordinate the development and running of environmental management plans, climate change policies and an environmental management system, including monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Give support and advice on low carbon development in the energy sector, including carbon budgets.
- Represent the Department in policy settings in South Africa and internationally on climate change and environmental compliance.
- Provide analytical support for policy briefs on renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change and the environment.
- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences at NQF Level 7, recognised by SAQA, plus 3-4 years' experience in energy and a specialisation in environment, energy or sustainable development.
- Based at Head Office, Pretoria. Enquiries: Mr Thebe Mamakoko, (012) 406 7679. Applications by email to Vacancies2@dee.gov.za. The closing date is not stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences at NQF Level 7 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), Plus 3-4 years’ experience in energy and specialization in environment, energy or sustainable development.
- Knowledge of:
- All relevant national policies on climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy and environment.
- Environmental conventions and protocols.
- Knowledge on processes of environmental conventions, including the ratification on environmental treaties by South Africa.
- National legislation and Acts on climate change, energy and environment.
- Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, Analytical and interpretation skills, Detail-oriented ability to prioritise and multitask, Computer literacy, Presentation skills, Report Writing and Interpersonal skills.
- Thinking Demands:
- Factual oriented, ability to make informed decision quickly, Problem Solving, Conflict management.
Duties
- Coordinate the development and implementation of Environmental management plan and climate change policies, environmental management system to monitor compliance with environmental management plans and policies, including the Green House Gas emissions.
- Provide support and advice on mitigation interventions that support low carbon development in the energy sectors including Carbon Budgets.
- Represent the Department in external policy settings, nationally and internationally on climate change and environmental compliance.
- Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change and environment.
- Manage the integration with the national climate change response policy and other related environmental policies.
- Develop or contribute to the development of educational or outreach programs on climate change and environmental compliance.
- Provide support and advice on mitigation interventions that supports low carbon development in the energy sector including carbon budget.
- Provide managerial activities.
How to apply
Email to Vacancies2@dee.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr Thebe Mamakoko Tel No: (012) 406 7679
Notes from the department
Females and males from Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 10 · open the PDF
POST 36/07: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT REF NO: DEE2026/020 (X2 POSTS) SALARY: R605 742 per annum (Level 10) CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences at NQF Level 7 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), Plus 3-4 years’ experience in energy and specialization in environment, energy or sustainable development. Knowledge of: All relevant national policies on climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy and environment. Environmental conventions and protocols. Knowledge on processes of environmental conventions, including the ratification on environmental treaties by South Africa. National legislation and Acts on climate change, energy and environment. Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, Analytical and interpretation skills, Detail-oriented ability to prioritise and multitask, Computer literacy, Presentation skills, Report Writing and Interpersonal skills. Thinking Demands: Factual oriented, ability to make informed decision quickly, Problem Solving, Conflict management. DUTIES: Coordinate the development and implementation of Environmental management plan and climate change policies, environmental management system to monitor compliance with environmental management plans and policies, including the Green House Gas emissions. Provide support and advice on mitigation interventions that support low carbon development in the energy sectors including Carbon Budgets. Represent the Department in external policy settings, nationally and internationally on climate change and environmental compliance. Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change and environment. Manage the integration with the national climate change response policy and other related environmental policies. Develop or contribute to the development of educational or outreach programs on climate change and environmental compliance. Provide support and advice on mitigation interventions that supports low carbon development in the energy sector including carbon budget. Provide managerial activities. ENQUIRIES: Mr Thebe Mamakoko Tel No: (012) 406 7679 APPLICATIONS: Email to Vacancies2@dee.gov.za NOTE: Females and males from Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply.