Business Advisor level 2 Oudtshoorn Branch

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

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 2 for a twelve-month fixed-term contract to support micro and small enterprises. The role involves delivering business advisory services, conducting diagnostics, and implementing growth strategies. Ideal candidates will possess a business-related diploma and several years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ relevant work experience, with at least 2 years as a business consultant/manager/business owner.
• Good understanding of small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advisory services to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics and facilitate business growth strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate client business improvements.

Skills

Customer oriented

Analytical skills

Financial and business acumen

Project Management

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning and Organising

Education

Matric (NQF level 4)

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) 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

LOCATION Western Cape: Oudtshoorn

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) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

qualification in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/

Project Management

REQUIRED 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

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: The appointment of candidates will be made in line with SEDA’s Employment Equity 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

❖ 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).

❖ Applicants should note that any false information contained in their cv and related

documents could result in disqualification and/or summary dismissal.

❖ Please note that by applying for this position, you give SEDA permission to process your

personal information in compliance with POPI ACT.

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

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 03 May 2023

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