Business Advisor Level 2 - Job Advert - Amajuba Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 353,000 - 417,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 to provide essential business development services to micro and small enterprises. This role involves offering advisory services, conducting business diagnostics, and implementing growth strategies to enhance client business positions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business consulting and a passion for supporting small enterprises. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to fostering business growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years relevant work experience as a business consultant/manager/business owner.
• Good 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

Project Management

Decision-making

Financial and business acumen

Time Management

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Planning and Organising

Goal oriented

Team player

Education

Matric

Three-year tertiary qualification in Business

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager – Amajuba Branch – Newcastle

JOB GRADE: C3 Minimum Mid-point

SALARY: R 353 616 - R 416 018

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1

LOCATION: KwaZulu Natal: Amajuba Branch – Newcastle

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To provide business development services primarily to micro and small enterprises.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Provide relevant business advisory services and information to micro and small enterprises.
2. Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
3. Facilitate and manage the implementation of interventions and business growth strategies.
4. Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Matric and a three (3) year tertiary qualification in Business.

REQUIRED MINIMUM 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. Experience in the Manufacturing Industry will be an added advantage.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Customer oriented.
2. Sound written and verbal communication skills.
3. Good interpersonal skills.
4. High ethical standards.
5. Analytical skills.
6. Time Management.
7. Goal oriented.
8. Team player.
9. Planning and Organising.
10. Project Management.
11. Decision-making.
12. Financial and business acumen.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 06 October 2020.

NB: It is the organisation’s intention to promote equity and representivity in terms of race, gender, and people living with disabilities 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). Coloured Males and African Females are encouraged to apply for this position. 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.