Business Advisor level 2 Eastern Cape -Nelson Mandela Bay Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 403,000 - 475,000; Full time

Job summary

The Small Enterprise Development Agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 2 to provide essential business development services to micro and small enterprises. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in business consulting, ensuring effective advisory services, diagnostics, and implementation of growth strategies. This role emphasizes contributing to the development of the small enterprise sector in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Matric (NQF level 4) and a National Diploma in relevant fields.
• 3-5 years' experience as a business consultant or manager.
• Knowledge of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advisory services to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct business diagnostics and facilitate growth strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate improvements in client business positions.

Skills

Customer oriented

Analytical skills

Time Management

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Education

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C3 Minimum Midpoint

R 403 202 R 474 355

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) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

qualification in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/

Project Management

REQUIRED WORK

EXPERIENCE

❖ 3 – 5 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). Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.

❖ 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.

❖ Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is

the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to

provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).

❖ Applicants should note that any false information contained in their cv and related

documents could result in disqualification and/or summary dismissal.

❖ Please note that by applying for this position, you give SEDA permission to process your

personal information in compliance with POPI ACT.

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

❖ Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

❖ Closing Date: 28 November 2023