Business Advisor Level 2 - Ugu Branch

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

Job summary

A government agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 2 for a 12-month contract to support micro and small enterprises. This role involves providing business development services, conducting diagnostics, and implementing growth strategies, aiming for improvement in client business positions. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years relevant work experience.
• 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 and facilitate interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate improvement of client business positions.

Skills

Customer oriented

Sound written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time Management

Project Management

Education

Matric

Three-year tertiary qualification in Business

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract

JOB GRADE: C3 Minimum Mid-point

RENTAL: 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

1. Provide relevant business advisory services and information to micro and small enterprises.
2. Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
3. Facilitate and manage the implementation of interventions and business growth strategies.
4. Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business positions.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Matric and a three (3) year tertiary qualification in Business.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

3 – 4 years relevant work experience, including at least 2 years as a business consultant/manager/business owner.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector. Experience in Manufacturing Industry will be an added advantage.

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

APPLICATION PROCESS

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

Closing Date: 16 November 2020

NOTE

It is the organisation’s intention to promote equity and representativity in terms of race, gender, and people living with disability, as per the set numerical targets in the organizational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). Applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. Candidates of all races and genders are encouraged to apply.

The appointment is subject to verification of credentials and background checks. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, consider your application unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.