Business Advisor Level 3 - Frances Baard

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

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 3 to provide strategic business development services to small and medium enterprises in the Northern Cape. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business advisory roles and a strong understanding of the small enterprise sector. Responsibilities include conducting business diagnostics, facilitating training, and monitoring client business improvements. This position requires excellent communication and analytical skills, along with a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and business advisory services to small and medium enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Facilitate access to formal markets.

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 Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

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

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 3

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C5 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC: R507 409 - R596 952

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1

LOCATION: Northern Cape: Frances Baard

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 QUALIFICATIONS

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

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

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

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT & CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• 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

NOTE

It is the organization’s intention to promote equity and representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability as per the set numerical targets in the Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). Applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. Preference will be given to White Females, Coloured Males, and White Males.

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

APPLICATION PROCESS

Send your CV to [e-mail] with the position and office in the subject line. Closing Date: 24 February 2020.