Business Advisor level 3 KZN- Durban-Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 515,000 - 606,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 3 to provide strategic services aimed at the development of small and medium enterprises. The role entails conducting diagnostics, facilitating training, and ensuring clients improve their business positions. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in business advisory.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6 years of 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 and manage small enterprise training courses.

Skills

Written communication skills

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

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

RANGE: R515 020 - R605 906

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 01

LOCATION: Branch – Durban Branch

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 for potential high-value start-ups and existing small and medium enterprises.
5. 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. A Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business will be an added advantage.

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT

4 – 6 years of 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

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

Closing Date: 10 February 2022

NB: It is the organisation’s intention to promote equity and representativity in terms of race, gender, and people living with disabilities, as per the set numerical targets in the Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). All applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. Employment Equity: Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY.

The appointment of candidates is subject to verification of credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal, and other checks). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, consider your application unsuccessful. Offers will be made from the minimum to the midpoint of the advertised range.