Technical Advisor: JET Skills Seconded to the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)

About the Role

GIZ is seeking a Technical Advisor: JET Skills Seconded to the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) for the Career Path Development for Employment (CPD4E) project.

The CPD4E project aims to improve employment prospects for young people in South Africa in a sustainable, increasingly decarbonised economy. The project supports young people to access employment and income-generation opportunities in sectors relevant to a just transition towards a green economy.

This role will support the PCC’s Just Transition agenda by coordinating, managing and delivering work focused on skills development, employment pathways, labour market readiness and evidence-based skills planning.

You will work with internal teams, research partners, government departments, industry, training institutions, TVET colleges, labour, civil society and affected communities to support skills-related interventions aligned with national Just Energy Transition priorities.

What We Are Looking For

This role requires:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Education, Skills Development, Urban or Regional Planning, Social Sciences, or another relevant discipline
• 5–7 years’ experience in project management within climate, development, skills planning or economic programmes
• Experience coordinating research, managing consultants and producing evidence-based outputs. Familiarity with South Africa’s skills systems, including SETAs, TVET colleges, the NSF and labour market issues
• Experience supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives involving government, business, labour and civil society
• Experience drafting project documents, budgets, work plans and concept notes
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proven track record in drafting and editing complex knowledge and communication materials
• Experience working in a team environment

The following will be advantageous:

• A postgraduate qualification
• Exposure to climate change, sustainable development or Just Transition-related work
• Experience with donor-funded or externally funded programmes.

What You Will Be Doing

You will support the implementation of the PCC’s Just Transition agenda through projects focused on skills development, employment pathways and labour market readiness.

Your work will include:

• Managing skills development projects linked to the Just Energy Transition, including planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting
• Developing work plans, timelines and project tracking tools to support delivery against PCC work plans
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants and external partners to ensure quality delivery. Developing project concept notes, terms of reference and procurement documentation where required
• Coordinating skills research, including labour demand forecasting, skills gap assessments and workforce transition studies
• Quality-assuring research outputs produced by consultants and partners
• Translating research findings into practical recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders
• Supporting structured engagement with government, labour, academia, TVET colleges, industry and affected communities
• Facilitating dialogues, workshops and community engagements on skills development and workforce transition
• Supporting TVET colleges with pathways into employment, lecturer development, curriculum enhancement and workplace-based learning
• Strengthening collaboration between TVET colleges and SETAs
• Preparing presentations, briefing notes and reports for Commissioners and stakeholders
• Supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning processes for JET skills programmes Contributing to funding proposals, donor reports and concept notes for skills-related initiatives

Working with GIZ

• The position will be based primarily at the PCC Offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg. Where required, you may also work from the GIZ Offices in Hatfield, Pretoria
• You will be required to remain connected to the GIZ team, including attendance at least two monthly meetings at GIZ
• Performance management and assessments will be undertaken jointly between the PCC and GIZ. Monthly reports will also be required for GIZ management and stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges and strategic direction
• The contract period for this position is until 31 August 2028
• At GIZ, you will be part of a global network and an environment characterised by diversity, respect and equal opportunity. GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter and values recognition, appreciation and inclusion across all forms of diversity
• Applications from people with disabilities are most welcome

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• A cover letter / motivation letter, maximum 1 page, clearly indicating the role you are applying for: Technical Advisor: JET Skills Seconded to the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), and explaining your suitability for the role and the value you would bring
• A detailed CV, maximum 4 pages, indicating your nationality
• Proof of eligibility to work in South Africa, such as a copy of your South African ID.

Closing date for applications: 15 July 2026

Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted.