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DIRECTOR: SOCIOECONOMIC SECTORS

DEPARTMENT OF, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Job Details

Published date: April 3, 2023
Closing date: May 1, 2023

Contact Details

Mr T Ramaru
012 399 9252
Pretoria, Gauteng

Description

DIRECTOR: SOCIOECONOMIC SECTORS REF: CCAQ06/2023

CENTRE : Pretoria

DUTIES : Coordinate climate change adaptation responses in the socio-economic sectors of society in partnerships with relevant departments. Assess and rank the risks to the society and environment associated with the various possible climate change impact scenarios. Coordinate the development of the risk profile of the socio-economic sectors. Provide strategic leadership to mainstreaming of climate change into sector departments planning instruments. Provide strategic leadership, support and assist affected sector in mainstreaming key short- and medium-term adaptation interventions into the social sectors. Manage the support for the development of sector strategies for infrastructure, human settlements and planning, health, disaster risk and management response measures. Manage and develop sector strategies for agriculture, forestry, water, fisheries and tourism response measures. Coordinate provincial and local support programme to integrate climate change into planning tools and build capacity for climate response. Coordinate the implementation of climate change adaptation research strategy.

ENQUERIES : Mr T Ramaru Tel: 012 399 9252

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Environmental Management or Development Planning or relevant qualification on (NQF7) within the related field as recognised by SAQA. Extensive experience in the relevant field. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level within the relevant field. Knowledge of environmental and development issues (globally, regionally, locally). Proven competence in sustainable energy. Specialist knowledge of the latest international and national theory and developments in respect of environmental impact, land use and spatial planning legislation, policies, and strategies. Ability to manage and plan for activities, including projects and policy matters. Training courses in Greenhouse Gas Inventories, CDM, new public regulations and others as needed. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to develop and apply policies; Ability to work individually and in team; Good interpersonal relations skills. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting. Project Management skills. Service orientated. Sound organising, planning and leadership skills. Knowledge of HR management practices. Ability to develop, interpret and implement policies, strategies, and legislation. Excellent communication, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Stakeholder engagement; Negotiation skills; Public Relations; Research skills. Ability to work under pressure and long hours. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).