Business Advisor Level 3 - NC Namakwa

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 507,000 - 597,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 3 in Northern Cape to provide strategic business development services to small and medium enterprises. Ideal candidates should have 4-6 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of the sector. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostics, facilitating training, and monitoring client improvement. This is a contract position with a salary ranging from R507 409 to R596 952.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 seminars.
• Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position.

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

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: Business Advisor Level 3
• Duration: Twelve (12) Months Contract
• Reporting to: Branch Manager
• Job Grade: C5 Minimum Midpoint
• Total CTC: R507 409 – R596 952
• No. of Incumbents: 1
• Location: Northern Cape: Namakwa - Springbok

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 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

Equity and Diversity

NB: It is the organisation’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). African Females, Coloured Females, White Males and White Feales are encouraged to apply for this position.

Important Notice

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.

How to Apply

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

Closing Date

Closing Date: 23 July 2021