a Business Advisor level 3 - Gauteng Joburg Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 515,000 - 606,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 3 for a 12-month contract. The advisor will provide strategic business development to small and medium enterprises, requiring substantial experience and relevant qualifications. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of the sector and specific critical competencies.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6 years of work experience in business advisory/consulting/business ownership.
• Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and business advisory services to small and medium enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics and facilitate access to formal markets.
• Manage training courses and specialised seminars for enterprises.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management or related field

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION: Twelve (12) months contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C5 Minimum Midpoint

SALARY RANGE: R515 020 - R605 906

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 01

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide strategic business development services primarily to developed small and medium enterprises.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide relevant strategic direction and business advisory services to existing small and medium enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Facilitate access to formal markets.
• Facilitate and manage small enterprise training courses and specialised seminars for potential high-value start-ups and existing small and medium enterprises.
• Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business positions.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management.
• Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management or related field will be an added advantage.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 – 6 years of work experience in business advisory/consulting/business ownership.
• Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Finance and business acumen
• Customer-oriented approach
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and visioning
• Leadership skills
• Change Management
• Report writing skills
• Mentoring & Coaching skills
• Relationship building

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 03 November 2021.

NOTE

It is the organisation’s intention to promote equity and representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability as per the set targets in the Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). All applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. Employment of Previously Disadvantaged Individuals is encouraged. The appointment is subject to verification of credentials. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, consider your application unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range as advertised.