Business Advisor Level 3 - Free State -Xhariep Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 578,000 - 681,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 3 to provide strategic business development services to small and medium enterprises in the Free State region. This role involves conducting business diagnostics, facilitating access to markets, and managing training programs. Applicants should have a Matric and National Diploma in Agriculture, with experience in business advisory roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic business direction and advisory services to SMEs.
• Conduct business diagnostics and facilitate access to formal markets.
• Manage training courses and evaluate client improvement.

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 Agriculture

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Agriculture

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C5 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC R 578 561.00 R 680 660.00

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

LOCATION Free State: Xhariep Branch (Trompsburg)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE

JOB

To provide strategic business development services primarily to

developed small and medium enterprises

KEY PERFORMANCE

AREAS

❖ Provide relevant strategic direction and business advisory

services to existing small and medium enterprises.

❖ Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.

❖ Facilitate access to formal markets.

❖ Facilitate and manage small enterprise training courses and

specialised seminars to potential high value start-ups and

existing small and medium enterprises.

❖ Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business

position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM

QUALIFICATION

❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in

Agriculture.

❖ Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Agriculture will be an added

advantage.

REQUIRED WORK

EXPERIENCE

❖ 4 – 6 year’s work experience in business advisory/ consulting/

business owner.

❖ Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise

development sector.

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

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). Previously Disadvantaged Individuals

are encouraged to APPLY.

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.

❖ Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is

the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to

provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).

❖ Applicants should note that any false information contained in their cv and related

documents could result in disqualification and/or summary dismissal.

❖ Please note that by applying for this position, you give SEDA permission to process your

personal information in compliance with POPI ACT.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 22 February

2024

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