Business Advisor level 2 Frances Baarc District

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 375,000 - 442,000; Full time

Job summary

Small Enterprise Development Agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the Northern Cape region. The role involves delivering advisory services to micro and small enterprises, conducting business diagnostics, and implementing growth strategies. Candidates should have a diploma in relevant fields and a strong background in business consultancy with an understanding of the SME sector.

Qualifications

• Matric and National Diploma in relevant fields.
• 3-5 years’ experience as consultant/manager/business owner.
• Strong understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advisory services to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Facilitate and manage business growth strategies.

Skills

Customer oriented

Analytical skills

Time Management

Decision-making

Financial and business acumen

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

R 375 071 R 441 260

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

LOCATION Northern Cape: Frances Baard (District) - Kimberley

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.

❖ 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).

❖ 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: 03 May 2023

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