Business Advisor Level 3 - MP - Nkangala

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Mpumalanga; 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. The role involves advisory services, conducting diagnostics, and facilitating training. Candidates should have a strong background in business management with 4-6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6 years of work experience in business advisory, consulting, or as a business owner.
• 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 improvements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Finance and business acumen

Customer orientation

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, or Project Management

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business

Job description

JOB PROFILE

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JOB TITLE

Business Advisor Level 3

REPORTING TO

Branch Manager

JOB GRADE

C5 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC

R507 409 - R596 952

NO. OF INCUMBENTS

2

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 QUALIFICATION

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

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

4 – 6 years of work experience in business advisory, consulting, or as a business owner.

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 orientation
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and visioning
• Leadership skills
• Change Management
• Report writing skills
• Mentoring & Coaching skills
• Relationship building

NOTE

It is the organisation’s intention to promote equity and representativity concerning race, gender, and disability, as per the set targets in the Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). All applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. White Males, White Females, and African Males are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The appointment is subject to verification of credentials (employment history, education, 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 salary range.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Send your CV to [e-mail]. Please specify the position and office in the subject line.

CLOSING DATE

19 May 2020