Business Advisor level 2 NC - Pixley Ka Seme District

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 375,000 - 442,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 2 for a 12-month fixed-term contract in South Africa. The role involves providing business development services to micro and small enterprises, with key responsibilities including advisory services, diagnostics, and implementation of growth strategies. Applicants should have a relevant diploma and several years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Matric (NQF level 4) plus Diploma or Certificate (NQF Level 6) required.
• 3-4 years' relevant work experience, including 2 years in a consultancy role.
• 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 implementation of business growth strategies.

Skills

Customer oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project Management

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C3 Minimum Midpoint

R 375 071 R 441 260

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 6)

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.

❖ Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It

is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and

to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).

CONSENT: FOR THE USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

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conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific, and voluntary consent to the

processing of such Personal Information in the following manner:

1. Personal Information may be shared by Seda with third-party for employment

verification and competency assessments purposes.

2. Personal Information may be stored for a reasonable period by Seda and the third-party.

❖ You acknowledge that any Personal Information supplied to Seda is provided voluntarily and

that Seda may not be able to comply with its obligations if the correct Personal Information

is not supplied to Seda.

❖ Privacy is important to Seda and Seda will use reasonable efforts in order to ensure that any

Personal Information in its possession or processed on its behalf is kept confidential, stored

in a secure manner, and processed in terms of South African laws and or applicable Data

Protection Legislation, for the purposes you have authorised.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 24 April 2023

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