SENIOR SPECIALIST: AWARENESS AND COMMUNITYBASED PLANNING

DEPARTMENT: Environment Infrastructure Services Department
BRANCH: Strategic Coordination and Partnerships
DESIGNATION: Senior Specialist: Awareness and Community
Based Planning
REMUNERATION: R46 704,56 – R62 405,68 – R78 111,74 pm
(basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: 118 Jorissen Street, Traduna Building, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:

• Matric Certificate plus a Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management,
  Communication, Environmental Education/Conservation Management or a related field at NQF level 7;
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in a Government environment or Environmental organisation or consultancy;
• Leading or contributing to environmental capacity-building initiatives;
• Designing and executing environmental awareness campaigns and programs;
• Working with diverse stakeholders and coordinating cross-functional environmental projects;
• Must have a minimum of a valid Code 8 driver’s licence.
  Primary Function:
  The City of Johannesburg seeks a dedicated Senior Specialist to lead and enhance environmental awareness and sustainable practices across the city. The role involves engaging diverse stakeholders, designing and executing community outreach programs, and collaborating with various departments to integrate environmental considerations into city planning and operations, fostering a more environmentally conscious and sustainable Johannesburg.
  Key Performance Areas:
• Develop, review and implement environmental education and awareness strategies aligned with the City’s sustainability goal.
• Facilitate stakeholder relations and environmental communication to promote environmental awareness.
• Contribute to the development of the Section’s Strategic Planning Process to ensure alignment with the goals and objectives captured in the Department’s SDBIP;
• Lead the Section’s operational planning process to ensure the Section’s operational plan and Directorate Business Plan are well informed for effective delivery of the Environmental Education and Awareness (EEA) activities;
• Manage the Section’s financial planning and budgetary processes;
• Manage and facilitate the Section’s Demand Planning processes;
• Comply with the City’s applicable performance management strategies.

Leading Competencies:

• Leadership and Management;
• Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel);
• Analytical skills and financial management;
• Mental cognition and physical endurance for long and sometimes extra-ordinary working hours, Strong analytical and decision-making ability;
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills.
  Core Competencies:
• Knowledge of the Local Government environment;
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and relevant legislation;
• Proven record in the field of environmental capacity building and running of environmental awareness campaigns/programmes/projects;
• Understanding of environmental education principles/approaches;
• Understanding of community development principles and practices;
• Knowledge of the City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed technologies, Legislative Policy and Regulatory Frameworks;
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques and tools and how they can be practically applied;
• Knowledge of corporate governance;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organisation, administration, and personnel management;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.
  “All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
  considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
  equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
  designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
  previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
  Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
  Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1NLpjhmhNQx-L2Ik4CbW5eAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Revonal McKenzie
Tel No: 011 082 7999
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of
the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent
to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation,
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

Source: https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2025-Vacancies/Permanent-Positions.aspx