Business Advisor level 3 Northern Cape - Namakwa

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 515,000 - 606,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Business Advisor Level 3 for a twelve-month contract to provide strategic business development services for small and medium enterprises. The successful candidate will facilitate access to markets and conduct business diagnostics, with a focus on enhancing the performance of client businesses. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience in business advisory to deliver high-quality services.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in business advisory/consulting.
• Good understanding of small enterprise development.
• NQF Level 6 in Business Management or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and business advisory services.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics and facilitate access to markets.
• Monitor and evaluate client business improvements.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7)

Job description

JOB PROFILE

(READVERTISEMENT)

JOB TITLE Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C5 Minimum Midpoint

R 515 020 R 605 906

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

LOCATION Northern Cape – Namakwa

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.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 28 April 2022

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