Business Advisor Level 3 - Ugu Branch - 06 October 2021

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; KwaZulu-Natal; 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 to small and medium enterprises. The role involves conducting diagnostics, facilitating training, and evaluating business improvements. Applicants should have a relevant diploma and significant advisory experience.

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 relevant strategic direction and business advisory services to existing small and medium enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Facilitate access to formal markets.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial 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) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/Commerce

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE

Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION

Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO

Branch Manager

JOB GRADE

C5 Minimum Midpoint

SALARY RANGE

R515 020 - R605 906

NO. OF INCUMBENTS

01

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 EDUCATION

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

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT

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
• Financial and business acumen
• Customer-oriented approach
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and visioning
• Leadership skills
• Change Management
• Report writing skills
• Mentoring & Coaching skills
• Relationship building

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, send your CV to [e-mail]. Please specify the position in the subject line.

CLOSING DATE

06 October 2021

NOTE

We promote equity and diversity in our organization. Applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CVs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, consider your application unsuccessful. Salary offers will range from the minimum to the midpoint as advertised.