Business Advisor level 2 Eastern Cape - Alfred Nzo

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

Job summary

A government agency for enterprise development in the Eastern Cape is looking for a Business Advisor Level 2 on a 12-month contract. This role involves providing advisory services to micro and small enterprises, conducting business diagnostics, and implementing growth strategies. Candidates must have great communication skills and 3-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in business consulting. Competitive salary from R358,920 to R422,259 annually.

Qualifications

• 3 – 4 years’ relevant work experience, including 2 years as a business consultant/manager/business owner.
• Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

Diploma or Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/ Project Management

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C3 Minimum Midpoint

R 358 920 R 422 259

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

LOCATION Eastern Cape – Alfred Nzo

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 (NQF level 4) plus Diploma or Certificate (NQF Level 5)

in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/ Project

Management

REQUIRED 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

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).

Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY

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: 20 October 2021

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