Business Advisor Level 2 - King Cetshwayo Branch

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

Job summary

A government agency in South Africa is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 to provide essential business development services to micro and small enterprises. The role involves conducting business diagnostics, facilitating growth strategies, and requires a strong background in business management and consulting. Candidates should possess a National Diploma and have significant experience in the sector.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years relevant work experience, with at least 2 years as a business consultant, manager, or business owner.
• Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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, 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

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

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

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

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

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

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENTS & 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 organizing
• Project management
• Decision-making
• Financial and business acumen

NOTE

The organization promotes equity and diversity as per its Employment Equity Plan. Applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. Candidates from all racial groups and genders are encouraged to apply. Appointment is subject to credential verification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within three months, consider your application unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be from minimum to midpoint as advertised.

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