Business Advisor Level 2 Chris Hani Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 358,000 - 423,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 2 for a 24-month contract in Eastern Cape. Responsibilities include supporting micro and small enterprises with development services, conducting diagnostics, and implementing strategies for growth. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification and relevant experience, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Matric and a three (3) year tertiary qualification in Business required.
• 3-4 years relevant work experience, including 2 years as a business consultant/manager/owner.
• Experience in the Manufacturing Industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advisory services to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics and implement growth strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate client business improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer-oriented

Project Management

Education

Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Business

Job description

JOB PROFILE

Twenty-Four (24) Months Contract

JOB TITLE Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION Twenty-Four (24) Months Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C3 Minimum Mid-point

TOTAL CTC R 358 920 R 422 259

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 01

LOCATION Eastern Cape – Chris Hani Branch (Queenstown)

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, where at least 2 years’

experience as a business consultant/manager/business owner

❖ Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise

development sector

❖ Experience in Manufacturing Industry will be an added

advantage

INHERENT JOB

REQUIREMENT

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

❖ Customer oriented

❖ Sound written and verbal communication skills

❖ Good interpersonal skills

❖ High ethical standards

❖ Analytical skills

❖ Time Management

❖ Goal oriented

❖ Team player

❖ Planning and Organising

❖ Project Management

❖ Decision-making

❖ Financial and business acumen

NB: It is the organization’s intention to promote equity and representivity in terms of race,

gender and people living with disability as per the set numerical targets contained in the

organizational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). To ensure compliance and successful

implementation of the EE Plan, all applicants should indicate their race, gender and

disability status in their curriculum vitae (CV).

❖ The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials

(employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be

necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you

have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please

consider it unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as

advertised.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 07 July 2022

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