Business Advisor level 2 EC - Gqeberha - Nelson Mandela Bay_

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

Job summary

The Small Enterprise Development Agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 for a 24-month fixed-term contract based in Oos-Kaap. The role involves providing business development services primarily to micro and small enterprises, requiring strong analytical and interpersonal skills, alongside relevant qualifications. Candidates are encouraged to apply and should indicate their suitability in line with the organization's equity goals.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience as a business consultant/manager/business owner.
• Good understanding of small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advisory services to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics and facilitate interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate client business improvements.

Skills

Customer oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time Management

Project Management

Decision-making

Financial acumen

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION Twenty-Four (24) Months Fixed Term Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C3 Minimum Midpoint

R 358 920 R 422 259

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

LOCATION

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 (NQF Level 6) in Business

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). 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.

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