Business Advisor Level 3 KZN

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

Job summary

A government agency in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Business Advisor Level 3 for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on providing strategic business development services to small and medium enterprises. The ideal candidate will have substantial advisory experience and hold a relevant diploma or degree.

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 and facilitate access to formal markets.
• Manage small enterprise training courses and evaluate client business positions.

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 Science/Project Management

Job description

JOB PROFILE

12 Months Contract (1 Year)

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C5 (Minimum Midpoint)

SALARY RANGE: R 507 409 - R 596 952

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 02

LOCATION: Durban Branch – Durban

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 for potential high-value start-ups and existing small and medium enterprises.
• Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business positions.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

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

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 – 6 years work experience in business advisory/consulting/business ownership.
• 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

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

CLOSING DATE: 18 January 2021

NOTE: It is the organisation’s goal to promote equity and representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability, as per the organizational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). All applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. Employment Equity: Colored Males, White Males, Indian Males are encouraged to apply. The appointment is subject to verification of credentials. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, consider your application unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be from the minimum to the midpoint as advertised.