Requirements:

• A four (4) year degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management/Science or equivalent qualification within the related field plus six (6) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management; Finance/budgeting; Project Management; Climate Change and Adaptation.
• Knowledge of PFMA and other Financial Management and associated prescripts.
• Knowledge of technical and financial reporting; Departmental policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Strong organization, coordination and planning ability. Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team; ability to work under pressure. 

Duties:

• Provide support on the coordination of the National Climate Change Adaptation research priority areas.
• Facilitate mainstreaming of Research outputs into Policy, Planning and Implementation of Climate Change Adaptation across different research institutions. Coordinate support for the development and implementation of Provincial climate change adaptation programme. Support the facilitation of Climate Change Adaptation mainstreaming within provincial Research, Policy, Planning and Implementation initiatives. Provide support on capacity-building for climate finance at Sub-national level.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of local government climate change adaptation programmes. Support the development and review of District Climate Change Adaptation Strategies.
• Support the facilitation of Climate Change Adaptation mainstreaming within National Sectors, Policy, Planning and Implementation initiatives as well as research.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance on Adaptation related project implementation.
• Support the coordination of Climate Change Adaptation Community of Practice and project implementation in the country.