Business Advisor level 2 Eastern Cape - Amathole Branch

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

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 for a twelve-month contract to provide business development services focusing on micro and small enterprises. The ideal candidate will have a Matric certificate plus a Diploma or Certificate in Business Management or related fields, along with 3-4 years of relevant experience. The role involves providing advisory services, conducting diagnostics, and managing the implementation of growth strategies. The selection process aligns with the agency's commitment to equity and representivity.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years relevant work experience, including 2 years as a business consultant.
• Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer oriented

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Financial and business acumen

Time Management

Planning and Organising

Project Management

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Goal oriented

Team player

High ethical standards

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

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

Job description

JOB PROFILE

(READVERTISMENT)

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

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: 04 October 2021

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