Social Enterprise Development Consultant

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive consulting fees based on经验

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to diverse social ventures

Professional networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Social Enterprise Development Consultant to support Kimberley-based social entrepreneurs in building viable models that balance social impact with financial sustainability. You will provide expert guidance, mentorship, and strategic advice to help ventures grow within the Kimberley region.

The role involves facilitating workshops, developing business plans, and connecting ventures with investors and networks, with emphasis on impact measurement and responsible governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in business consulting, entrepreneurship support, or social enterprise development.
• Strong understanding of business principles, financial management, marketing, and strategy.
• Knowledge of social enterprise models, impact measurement, and ethical business practices.
• Excellent advisory, mentorship, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse entrepreneurs.
• Experience in the Northern Cape region is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic consulting and mentorship to social entrepreneurs on business planning, market analysis, and financial modeling.
• Assist in developing compelling business proposals and pitch decks for funding and investment.
• Guide social enterprises in establishing impact measurement frameworks and reporting.
• Facilitate workshops and training on marketing, operations, and governance.
• Connect social entrepreneurs with investors, partners, and relevant networks.
• Assess viability and scalability of social enterprise concepts.
• Support legal and regulatory aspects of setting up and running social enterprises.
• Monitor progress and provide ongoing advisory support.
• Contribute to developing a supportive ecosystem for social entrepreneurship in Kimberley.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in the sector.

Skills

Business consulting

Entrepreneurship support

Social enterprise

Advisory facilitation

Training programs

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Hybrid work

Education

Business Administration

Economics

Social Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an organization dedicated to fostering sustainable economic development and social innovation in Kimberley , is seeking a skilled Social Enterprise Development Consultant. This role focuses on supporting aspiring and existing social entrepreneurs in developing viable business models that create both social impact and financial sustainability. You will provide expert advice, mentorship, and strategic guidance to help these ventures grow and thrive within the Northern Cape region. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of business development, social enterprise principles, and market dynamics, coupled with excellent advisory and facilitation skills. This is a critical role in empowering local entrepreneurs and driving positive change.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic consulting and mentorship to social entrepreneurs on business planning, market analysis, and financial modeling.
• Assist in the development of compelling business proposals and pitch decks for funding and investment.
• Guide social enterprises in establishing impact measurement frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on topics relevant to social enterprise growth, such as marketing, operations, and governance.
• Connect social entrepreneurs with potential investors, partners, and relevant networks.
• Assess the viability and scalability of social enterprise concepts.
• Support the legal and regulatory aspects of setting up and running social enterprises.
• Monitor the progress of supported social enterprises and provide ongoing advice.
• Contribute to the development of a supportive ecosystem for social entrepreneurship in Kimberley .
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in the social enterprise sector.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business consulting, entrepreneurship support, or social enterprise development.
• Strong understanding of business principles, financial management, marketing, and strategy.
• Knowledge of social enterprise models, impact measurement, and ethical business practices.
• Excellent advisory, mentorship, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse entrepreneurs.
• Experience in the Northern Cape region or a strong understanding of its economic landscape is advantageous.
• Relevant degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing client meetings and remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive consulting fees based on experience and project scope.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of social entrepreneurship in Kimberley .
• Work with innovative and mission-driven individuals and organizations.
• Flexible working arrangements supporting a productive work-life balance.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of social ventures and challenges.
• Contribute to local economic development and social impact initiatives.
• Professional networking opportunities within the social impact and business sectors.