Business Advisor Level 2 KZN

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 375,000 - 442,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 in KwaZulu-Natal to provide business development services to micro and small enterprises. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include advisory services, business diagnostics, and strategy implementation. Interested candidates should send their CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Matric and National Diploma required.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience as a business consultant or manager.
• 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.

Skills

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

Education

Matric (NQF level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Qualification in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Advisor Level 2

Reporting To: Branch Manager

Job Grade: C3 Minimum Midpoint

Salary Range: R 375 071 – R 441 260

No. of Incumbents: 1

Main purpose: 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Matric (NQF level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6)


• Qualification in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

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

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.

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

Closing Date: 09 November 2022