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Technical Advisor : Climate Change Policy

GIZ South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatiniPretoria, ZA

14 days ago

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Job title : Technical Advisor : Climate Change Policy

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : October 13, 2025

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As a Technical Advisor : Climate Change Policy, you will provide high-level policy advice, manage technical workstreams, and guide consulting firms in delivering quality outputs. You will play a key role in supporting South Africa’s climate mitigation, adaptation, and monitoring & evaluation strategies.
To apply, please submit a detailed CV (max. 2 pages, including nationality) together with a motivation letter (max. 2 pages) explaining why you are the best suited for the role. Only complete applications will be considered.
Closing date for applications : 26 September 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and must complete an assignment before the interview.

What You Will Be Doing

Provide strategic policy advice on climate change mitigation in the Energy, Industry and Transport sectors, as well as adaptation strategies and emissions monitoring

Support DFFE and partner institutions in designing and implementing climate change projects and policies

Oversee and ensure quality of consulting firms, including procurement processes and drafting terms of reference

Manage technical workstreams on climate policy, institutional support, and implementation mechanisms

Contribute to mainstreaming mitigation measures into adaptation response plans for the public and private sector

Collaborate on adaptation-related activities within the Climate Cluster

Plan and facilitate stakeholder consultations, ensuring strong knowledge management and dissemination

Prepare high-quality briefing materials for German ministries with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experiences

Qualifications

University degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Energy (Efficiency), Finance / Economics, Business Administration or Engineering

Post-graduate qualification will be an advantage

Professional Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in climate change and project management, advisory or consulting services

Extensive knowledge of South African and international climate policy, particularly in Energy, Just Transition, Industry and Transport

Proven experience with South Africa’s UNFCCC commitments and international climate policy processes

In-depth knowledge of GHG emission modelling, transition pathways, and environmental policy instruments (carbon tax, budgets, trading systems), including inventories

Solid understanding of South African energy policy and the Just Transition agenda

Experience in integrated project management, proposal development and securing donor funding

Familiarity with South Africa’s public and private sector landscape, with established networks in climate and energy

Other Competences

Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills with the ability to produce and edit complex materials

Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with political awareness and solution orientation

Proven experience in managing service providers and technically guiding expert teams

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under pressure and within deadlines

Passionate about climate change, sustainability and advancing the green economy

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