Business Advisor level 2 Eden and Central Karoo Branch - Western Cape

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 431,000 - 508,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 to help micro and small enterprises grow. This role involves providing advisory services, conducting business diagnostics, and guiding interventions. Candidates should have a diploma in Business Management and extensive relevant experience. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ relevant work experience, including 2 years as business consultant/manager.
• 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 implementation of interventions and business growth strategies.

Skills

Customer oriented

Analytical skills

Project Management

Planning and Organising

Decision-making

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

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

CTC R 431 426.00 R 507 560.00

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). 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.

❖ 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: 23 July 2024

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