Business Advisor Level 2 Amajuba

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 353,000 - 417,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 2 for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on providing business development services for micro and small enterprises, requiring a strong background in business with relevant experience. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented approach to effectively support businesses in their growth strategies.

Qualifications

• 3 – 4 years relevant work experience, including at least 2 years as a business consultant, manager, or business owner.
• Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector.
• Experience in Manufacturing Industry will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide relevant business advisory services to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position.

Skills

Customer-oriented approach

Good interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Project management

Decision-making ability

Financial and business acumen

Education

Matric

Three year tertiary qualification in Business

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C3 Minimum Mid-point

SALARY RANGE: R 353 616 - R 416 018

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide business development services primarily to micro and small enterprises.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide relevant business advisory services and information to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Facilitate and manage the implementation of interventions and business growth strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Matric and a three (3) year tertiary qualification in Business.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

3 – 4 years relevant work experience, including at least 2 years as a business consultant, manager, or business owner.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector.
• Experience in Manufacturing Industry will be an added advantage.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS AND CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer-oriented approach.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards.
• Analytical skills.
• Time management.
• Goal orientation.
• Team player.
• Planning and organizing.
• Project management.
• Decision-making ability.
• Financial and business acumen.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, send your CV to [e-mail]. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. Closing date: 29 December 2020.

NOTE

The organization promotes equity and diversity in line with the Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). All applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. Candidates of Colored, White, Indian descent, both females and males, are encouraged to apply.

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. Offers will be made from the minimum to the midpoint of the advertised salary range.