Business Advisor Level 3 NW

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 507 000 - 597 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Advisor Level 3 to deliver strategic business development services to small and medium enterprises. This rewarding role involves providing advisory services, conducting business diagnostics, and facilitating training courses to enhance client business positions. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, along with a solid understanding of the small enterprise development sector. Join a dynamic team that values equity and diversity, and make a significant impact in the business community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and advisory services to small and medium enterprises.
• Conduct business diagnostics and facilitate access to markets.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Finance and business acumen

Customer-oriented approach

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)

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7)

Job description

JOB PROFILE

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

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 SMEs.
5. Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business positions.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management (added advantage).
• Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• 4 – 6 years of work experience in business advisory/consulting/business ownership.
• 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-oriented approach
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and visioning
• Leadership skills
• Change Management
• Report writing skills
• Mentoring & Coaching skills
• Relationship building

Note: The organisation promotes equity and diversity. Applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. African females are encouraged to apply. Appointment is subject to credential verification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within three months, consider your application unsuccessful. Offers will be made from the minimum to the midpoint salary.

To apply, send your CV to [e-mail] with the position and office in the subject line. Closing date: 15 October 2020.