Business Advisor level 3 NC- Frances Baard

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

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 3 for a twelve-month contract to empower small and medium enterprises through strategic advisory services and business diagnostics. Candidates should have a strong educational background, relevant experience, and critical competencies in communication and leadership. This role includes long-term goals such as facilitating training and enhancing client business positions in the Northern Cape, Kimberley area.

Qualifications

• Matric (NQF Level 4) required.
• 4–6 years experience in advisory roles essential.
• Knowledge of the small enterprise development sector beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic business development services to SMEs.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics and facilitate market access.
• Manage training courses for small enterprise development.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

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

DURATION Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C5 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC. R 578 561 R 680 660

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

LOCATION Northern Cape- Frances Baard - Kimberley

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

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 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). To ensure compliance and successful

implementation of the EE Plan, all applicants should indicate their race, gender and

disability status in their curriculum vitae (CV). 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.

❖ 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.

❖ 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: 24 August 2023

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