Business Advisor level 2 Eastern Cape-Amathole

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

Job summary

A government enterprise development organization is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 to provide business development services to micro and small enterprises. The ideal candidate has a diploma or certificate in business management, 3–4 years of relevant work experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. This role offers a twelve-month contract in Oos-Kaap, South Africa, with a focus on promoting equity and representing diversity.

Qualifications

• 3 - 4 years of relevant work experience, with at least 2 years as a business consultant/manager/business owner.
• Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 positions.

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

Overview

JOB PROFILE

READVERTISEMENT

JOB TITLE Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C3 Minimum Midpoint

R 358 920 422 259

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Matric (NQF level 4) plus Diploma or Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/ Project Management

Experience

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

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 January 2022

Contact email: [e-mail]