Business Advisor Level 3 - uMgungundlovu Branch

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

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 3 to provide strategic business development services to small and medium enterprises. The role involves conducting diagnostics, facilitating training, and monitoring client progress. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in business advisory.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6 years 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 small and medium enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Facilitate access to formal markets.
• Facilitate and manage small enterprise training courses.

Skills

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

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

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

Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business

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: R 507 409 - R 596 952

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

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

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

INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 – 6 years 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

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date: 16 November 2020

NOTE

It is the organisation’s intention to promote equity and representativity in terms of race, gender, and people living with disabilities as per the set numerical targets in the Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). All applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CVs. Employment Equity: Colored, White, Indian, and African Males & Females are encouraged to apply. The appointment is subject to verification of credentials. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, consider your application unsuccessful. Salary offers will be from the minimum to the midpoint as advertised.