Business Advisor level 2 KZN - Durban Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 358,000 - 423,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 for a 12-month contract. The advisor will provide essential business development services to micro and small enterprises, requiring a Matric and a Diploma in relevant fields. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in consulting with proven interpersonal and project management skills, and an understanding of the enterprise development sector.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ relevant work experience, with at least 2 years 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 the implementation of interventions.

Skills

Customer oriented

Analytical skills

Project Management

Decision-making

Financial and business acumen

Planning and Organising

Time Management

Goal oriented

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

Diploma or Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C3 Minimum Midpoint

R 358 920 R 422 259

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

QUALIFICATION

Matric (NQF level 4) plus Diploma or Certificate (NQF Level 5)

in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/ Project

Management

REQUIRED 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

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. 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: 30 September 2021

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