Business Advisor level 2 - WC Swellendam Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 353,000 - 417,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 to provide advisory services to micro and small enterprises in Western Cape. The role requires a minimum of 3-4 years' experience and relevant qualifications. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and a customer-oriented mindset. Join us in contributing to local business growth and development.

Qualifications

• Strong customer orientation is critical.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advisory services to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct business diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Monitor and evaluate clients' business improvement.

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

Job description

Overview

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION: Twelve(12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C3 Minimum Midpoint

R353 616 – R416 018

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1

LOCATION: Western Cape – Swellendam Branch

Responsibilities

Main purpose of the job: To provide business development services primarily to micro and small enterprises.

• 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

Qualifications

• REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Matric (NQF Level 4) plus Diploma or Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Experience

• REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 3 – 4 years’ relevant work experience, where at least 2 years’ experience as a business consultant/manager/business owner

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). African females are encouraged to apply for this position.

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: 06 July 2021