Business Advisor Level 2 - King Cetshwayo Branch

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

Job summary

A governmental agency for business development is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 to provide advisory services to micro and small enterprises. The role requires a National Diploma in related fields and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Applicants should have a strong understanding of the small enterprise sector and excellent communication skills. Interested candidates can apply via email by 27 October 2020.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 2 years as a business consultant, manager, or business owner.
• Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide relevant business advisory services 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 positions.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

High ethical standards

Analytical skills

Time management

Goal-oriented

Team player

Planning and organizing

Project management

Decision-making

Financial and business acumen

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

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

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE

Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION

Twelve (12) Months Contract

JOB GRADE

C3 Minimum Mid-point

SALARY RANGE

R 353 616 - R 416 018

NO. OF INCUMBENTS

1

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 positions.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Matric (NQF Level 4) and a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management, Commerce, Engineering, or Project Management.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

3 – 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years as a business consultant, manager, or business owner.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector. Experience in the manufacturing industry is an advantage.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS & CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards
• Analytical skills
• Time management
• Goal-oriented
• Team player
• Planning and organizing
• Project management
• Decision-making
• Financial and business acumen

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We promote equity and diversity in our organization. Applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. We encourage applications from Coloured, White, Indian, and African males and females.

The appointment is subject to verification of credentials and background checks. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, consider your application unsuccessful. Offers will be made from the minimum to the midpoint salary range.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV to [e-mail] with the position in the subject line. Closing date: 27 October 2020.