Contract Business Advisor level 2 - Gauteng Ekhuruleni

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 353,000 - 417,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Contract Business Advisor Level 2 to provide business development services to micro and small enterprises in Gauteng. The ideal candidate must have a Matric plus a Diploma or Certificate in Business and at least 3-4 years of relevant experience, with 2 years in a consulting role. The position is contract-based for twelve months, offering a salary between R353,616 and R416,018.

Qualifications

• 3 – 4 years’ relevant work experience, including 2 years as a business consultant/manager/business owner.
• Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advisory services to micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct business diagnostics.
• Facilitate implementation of business growth strategies.
• Monitor client business improvement.

Skills

Customer oriented

Analytical skills

Financial and business acumen

Project Management

Team player

Education

Matric plus Diploma or Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Business

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Contract Business Advisor Level 2

DURATION Twelve(12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C5 Minimum Midpoint

R353 616 R416 018

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide business development services primarily to micro and small enterprises

Key Performance Areas

• Provide relevant business advisory services and information to micro and small enterprises
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools
• Facilitate and manage the implementation of interventions and business growth strategies
• Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position

Required Minimum Qualification

Matric plus Diploma or Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Business

Required Work Experience

• 3 – 4 years’ relevant work experience, where at least 2 years’ experience as a business consultant/manager/business owner

Inherent Job Requirements

• Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector

Critical Competencies

• Customer oriented
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards
• Analytical skills
• Time Management
• Goal oriented
• Team player
• Planning and Organising
• Project Management
• Decision-making
• Financial and business acumen

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). African Females are encouraged to apply for this position.

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, and if you have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.

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

Closing Date: 02 February 2021