Business Advisor level 3 Thabo Mofutsanyana FS

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 578 000 - 681 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic agency focused on empowering small and medium enterprises through strategic business advisory services. As a Business Advisor Level 3, you will play a crucial role in guiding existing businesses, facilitating access to markets, and providing valuable training. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the growth of small enterprises while enhancing your skills in business development and consulting. If you are passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and have a strong background in business management, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to promoting equity and representivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and business advisory services to SMEs.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics and facilitate access to markets.
• Manage training courses and evaluate client business improvements.

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 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

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 to potential high value start-ups and existing small and medium enterprises.
5. Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

1. Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management.
2. Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. 4 – 6 years work experience in business advisory/consulting/business owner.
2. Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Written and verbal communication skills
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Finance and business acumen
4. Customer oriented
5. Analytical skills
6. Strategic thinking and visioning
7. Leadership skills
8. Change Management
9. Report writing skills
10. Mentoring & Coaching skills
11. 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.

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: 21 August 2023