Green job opportunities

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is sharing an opportunity regarding their ABE Initiative Scholarships offered by the Japanese Government aimed at the energy and minerals extraction, water and sanitation, manufacturing, SMME development, agriculture, transportation and automotive industries.

The following documents for ABE Initiative are attached for your consideration:

• 2a. General Information (GI) for ABE Initiative programme
  
  2a. 2024 General Information(G.I.) of ABE Initiative.pdf (pdf, 385.68 KB)
• 2b. Supplemental Information for South Africa for ABE Initiative programme
  
  2b. ABE Supplemental Info 2024 (SA only).pdf (pdf, 125.74 KB)

   

• 2c. Application Form with Annexes for ABE Initiative programme
  
  2c-1(rev). 2024 Application Form for ABE.xlsx (xlsx, 667.1 KB)
  2c-2. Application form Annex 2.docx (docx, 22.16 KB)

   

• 2d. University List for ABE Initiative programme 
  
  2d. University List 2024.xlsx (xlsx, 819.85 KB)
• 2e. Question form for University
  
  2e. Question form for University.xlsx (xlsx, 12.16 KB)
• 2f. FAQ Sheet
  
  2f. FAQ sheet.pdf (pdf, 318.26 KB)

To apply for this scholarship, submit the following documents to the DHET via email at ScholarshipApplications@Dhet.gov.za:

1. Abe Initiative Application form in excel file format together with other sheets of the document. Documents must be labelled with applicant’s names.
2. Abe Initiative Application form in PDF format with photo, signed by applicant and endorsed by employer with Annexes 1,2&3
3. Certified university degree certificates and academic transcripts
4. Copy of Passport or National ID
5. Form of enquiry to university (if needed)
6. Certificate of English proficiency if available

Contact the DHET official, Kealeboga Letlhaku: Letlhaku.K@Dhet.gov.za  should you have any further questions.

The Department of Infrastructure (previously known as the Department of Transport and Public Works) is in need of a Transaction Advisor for the Municipal Independent Power Producer Procurement Pioneering Project. It should be noted that the Transaction Advisor for the Pioneering Project will be managed by Stellenbosch Municipality.

Please note, a compulsory briefing meeting will be held on Monday, 07 August 2023 at 09:30 via MS Teams.

The tender can be accessed via the following link: https://www.etenders.gov.za/

The Department of Infrastructure (previously known as the Department of Transport and Public Works) is in need of a Service Provider to explore options for gas to power for the western cape through conducting a detailed analysis and provide reasoned recommendations including a position paper.

Please note, a compulsory briefing meeting was held on Tuesday, 01 August 2023 at 10:00 via MS Teams.

The tender can be accessed via the following link: https://www.etenders.gov.za/

The Department of Infrastructure (previously known as the Department of Transport and Public Works) is in need of a Project Manager for the Municipal Independent Power Producer Procurement Pioneering Project. It should be noted that the Project Manager for the Pioneering Project will be managed by Stellenbosch Municipality.

Please note, a compulsory briefing meeting will be held on Friday, 07 July 2023 at 11:00 via MS Teams.

The tender can be accessed via the following link: https://www.etenders.gov.za/

The Department of the Premier is offering 10 Deputy Director (Project Manager): Energy Resilience positions. The closing date for applications is 19 June 2023.

For more information please click on: 

https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/WCG230530-1

The Future Water research institute at the University of Cape Town is offering a Research Assistant/Master funding opportunity for Postgraduate Students in 2023.

For more information please click on: 

The City of Cape Town is offering 2 alternative energy-related job opportunities - note that the closing date for the PPO Bulk Alternative Electricity Procurement post is 10 June and the closing date for the Paardevlei Solar Farm and Net Zero Carbon Municipal Buildings Project Advisor is 12 June.

For more information click below:

Interested applicants should apply for this position by submitting their CV (including the names, current email addresses and telephone numbers of three contactable relevant references), and a one to two-pager cover letter detailing your motivation which highlights why you would be the most suitable candidate for this position. You are requested to highlight in your motivation letter how you specifically meet the “minimum appointment requirements” criteria for this role listed under item F, below alongside the key performance areas (KPAs). Please send your applications via email through to Ron Mukanya ronald.mukanya@westerncape.gov.za and carbon copy (cc) Jameelah Kasper jameelah.kasper@westerncape.gov.za in on your application email with “Control Environmental Officer GE Post EADP07/2021” in the subject line. Applications close on Tuesday 15 March 2022 and no late applications will be accepted.

Call for applications. We are looking for mid to high level African women leaders in the environmental space to join us for WE Africa 2022. This is a year long, funded leadership experience with Women for the Environment Africa. Our purpose is to put women at the heart of transforming the environmental /conservation movement in Africa. Applications close on the 15th August and more information on the program, application criteria and current fellows can be found here https://lnkd.in/g4dhahbh

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6828969393331027969/

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group has a new and exciting opportunity for a new “Head of Analytics” position which has recently opened up. The post will serve a strategic global role, and can be based in South Africa.

GreenCape is recruiting a Green Economy Investment and Finance Liaison

The deadline for applications is the close of business, Friday, 4 December 2020. Interviews will be held from the week of 6 December onwards

Job Description

The Green Economy Investment and Finance Liaison will be responsible for meeting green economy investment targets. This will be a joint target for Wesgro and GreenCape (target for City of Cape Town).

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Input into green economy investment promotion strategy (GreenCape and Wesgro).
• Trade and investment promotion for inbound and outbound Green Economy investment in the Western Cape (including trade delegations).
• Manufacturing investment promotion.
• Project delivery on an SMME response to COVID.
• Maintenance of relationships, especially foreign government trade and investment officials.
• Information management of green economy for both organisations (GreenCape and Wesgro).
• Liaison with and communicate to the International Cleantech Cluster Network (ICN).
• Local supplier development: Building sales pipelines for businesses; seeking business support.
• Liaison with investors and other GreenTech clusters (e.g. the International Cleantech network).
• Responsible for reaching Wesgro and GreenCape combined investment targets.
• Acts as the channel through which investment value from all GreenCape work is realised.
• Delivery on post-Covid projects.

Contract length and remuneration

This is a full-time contract position, until 31 March 2022. This contract will be renewed to a longer duration subject to GreenCape’s standard contracting conditions. Contract renewal will depend on performance and the HR requirements of the organisation at the time. There will be a three-month probation period for this position.

Remuneration will be market-related, with the recognition that GreenCape is a not-for-profit organisation. Medical aid is offered as an employee benefit (subject to some conditions).

Offers made will take qualifications, experience, and level of responsibility into account. This successful candidate will be required to start as soon as possible or taking their notice period into account.

Applications

Must include:

• A well-written letter of motivation indicating what motivates the candidate to apply for the role:
  • What the candidate feels he/she brings to the role that would make him/her a preferred candidate;
  • An indication of current salary and salary expectations;
  • An indication of when the candidate would be available to commence work;
  • Please also note how the candidate became aware of the job opportunity.
• A detailed CV;
• Copies of academic transcripts;
• Proof of eligibility to work in South Africa (copy of SA ID or work permit);
• All applicants must complete the GreenCape online application form. You can complete the application form by accessing this link. 

Only candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Candidates who have not heard from GreenCape by 31 December 2020 should consider their application unsuccessful. ‘

Note that GreenCape reserves the right to not appoint to positions or to change the role in response to applicant abilities and interests. Preference will be given to designated groups and people with disabilities. All appointments will be done in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

For more information on this job opportunity, download the full job description and advertisement here.

The Western Cape Government's Department of Economic Development and Tourism has opened applications for the following position:

Job Title: Deputy Director: Green Economy (Energy) (Closing date - 30 November 2020)

within the Chief Directorate: Green Economy

Ref No. WCG201026-1

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https://www.westerncape.gov.za/

Closing date - 30 November 2020

The Western Cape Government's Department of Economic Development and Tourism has opened applications for the following position:

Job Title: Director: Green Programmes and Projects  (Closing date - 16 November 2020)

within the Chief Directorate: Green Economy

Ref No. WCG201007-1
 

The Western Cape Government is looking to employ an energetic, self-motivated individual to develop, implement and monitor programmes and projects that will facilitate growth within the Green Economy (with an initial focus on economic water resilience).

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1) Note: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. 2) All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. 3) All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. 4) The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service-specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ 5) Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of this advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/

Closing date - 16 November 2020

The Western Cape Government's Department of Economic Development and Tourism has opened applications for the following position:

Job Title: Assistant Director: Energy

in the Green Economy sub-programme

 Ref No. DEDAT 04/2020

The global energy transition from traditional energy approaches into new energy forms, from centralised to decentralised systems, from economies of scale to modular, from analogue to digital and from fossil fuel intensive to renewable and lower carbon sources presents unique challenges and opportunities for South Africa and the Western Cape. This entails taking a strategic approach towards a future energy system in the Western Cape that is a secure, sustainable, affordable, low carbon and inclusive.  The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape  Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to join the Energy unit and the Green Economy sub-programme, to operate in this dynamic, exciting and fast-paced environment. The opportunity is to work as part of the team in co-ordinating and collaborating with partners to discover and develop opportunities and solutions to address both urgent short-term energy issues and long-term systemic energy issues towards a low carbon and energy resilient path for the Western Cape. This includes assistance with strategy development, stakeholder coordination and relationship management, conceptualisation and research, pre-project implementation and project management. Examples of Energy unit projects include the Liquified Natural Gas importation, accelerated uptake of Solar PV through innovative finance, regulation and technology adoption and energy sector and market development

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