Business Advisor level 3 Ugu Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 538,000 - 634,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency for small enterprises in South Africa is seeking a Business Advisor Level 3 to provide strategic business development services to small and medium enterprises. The ideal candidate should have 4-6 years of experience in business advisory, a degree in Business Management or related fields, and strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers a total CTC of R 538 196 - R 633 172.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and business advisory services to SMEs.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Facilitate access to formal markets.
• Manage small enterprise training courses and seminars.
• Monitor and evaluate client business improvements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Finance and business acumen

Change Management

Report writing skills

Mentoring & Coaching skills

Relationship building

Customer orientation

Strategic thinking and visioning

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7)

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 3

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C5 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC: R 538 196 - R 633 172

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.
• Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management is an added advantage.

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.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Finance and business acumen
• Customer orientation
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and visioning
• Leadership skills
• Change Management
• Report writing skills
• Mentoring & Coaching skills
• Relationship building

NOTE: The organization promotes equity and diversity in terms of race, gender, and disability. Applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. Previously disadvantaged individuals 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 of the advertised salary range.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Send your CV to [e-mail]. Please specify the position in the subject line.

Closing Date: 03 October 2022