Business Advisor Level 3

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 507,000 - 597,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Advisor to provide strategic business development services to small and medium enterprises. This role involves offering advisory services, conducting business diagnostics, and facilitating training to enhance the capabilities of existing businesses. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in business management and a passion for fostering growth in the small enterprise sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact while working within a dynamic team focused on empowering local businesses. If you have the skills and experience, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the growth of the local economy.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in business advisory or consulting.
• Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and business advisory services.
• Conduct business diagnostics and facilitate market access.
• Manage training courses and evaluate client business improvements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Finance and business acumen

Customer oriented

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking and visioning

Leadership skills

Change Management

Report writing skills

Mentoring & Coaching skills

Relationship building

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C5 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC: R507 409 - R596 952

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To provide strategic business development services primarily to developed small and medium enterprises.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Provide relevant strategic direction and business advisory services to existing small and medium enterprises.
2. Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
3. Facilitate access to formal markets.
4. Facilitate and manage small enterprise training courses and specialised seminars to potential high value start-ups and existing small and medium enterprises.
5. Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

1. Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business.
2. Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. 4 – 6 years work experience in business advisory/consulting/business owner.
2. Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Written and verbal communication skills.
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Finance and business acumen.
4. Customer oriented.
5. Analytical skills.
6. Strategic thinking and visioning.
7. Leadership skills.
8. Change Management.
9. Report writing skills.
10. Mentoring & Coaching skills.
11. Relationship building.

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 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 and office you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 26 October 2020