Business Advisor Level 2 - Xarhiep

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Advisor Level 2 to deliver essential business development services to micro and small enterprises. This role involves providing advisory services, conducting business diagnostics, and managing interventions to foster business growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, along with a solid understanding of the small enterprise sector. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the empowerment of local businesses while ensuring compliance with equity and representivity goals. If you are passionate about supporting small enterprises, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant work experience in business consulting or management.
• Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advisory services to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct business diagnostics and implement growth strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate client business improvements.

Skills

Customer oriented

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time Management

Goal oriented

Team player

Planning and Organising

Project Management

Decision-making

Financial and business acumen

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

Diploma (NQF Level 5)

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C3 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC: R353 616 - R416 018

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1

LOCATION: Free State Province: Xhariep Branch (Trompsburg)

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 position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Matric (NQF Level 4) and Diploma (NQF Level 5/12 months)

REQUIRED MINIMUM 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.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Customer oriented
2. Sound written and verbal communication skills
3. Good interpersonal skills
4. High ethical standards
5. Analytical skills
6. Time Management
7. Goal oriented
8. Team player
9. Planning and Organising
10. Project Management
11. Decision-making
12. Financial and business acumen

NB: It is the organisation’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 organisational 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 Males 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 and office you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 06 October 2020