Contract Business Advisor level 3 - Gauteng CIty of Tshwane Bronkhorstspruit

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 507,000 - 597,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency for small enterprises in Gauteng seeks a Contract Business Advisor to provide strategic business development services. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in business, experience in advising small enterprises, and strong communication skills. This position offers a 12-month contract and includes responsibilities such as facilitating market access and mentoring SMEs.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6 years 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 existing 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

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 and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management

Job description

Overview

JOB PROFILE: Contract Business Advisor Level 3 – Twelve (12) Months Contract. LOCATION: Gauteng – Bronkhorstspruit (City of Tshwane). REPORTING TO: Branch Manager. JOB GRADE: C5 Minimum Midpoint.
R 507 409 R596 952. NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1.

Main purpose of the job

To provide strategic business development services primarily to developed small and medium enterprises.

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.
• Facilitate and manage small enterprise training courses and specialised seminars to potential high value start-ups and existing small and medium enterprises.
• Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position.

Qualifications

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

Required Work Experience

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

Inherent Job Requirements / Critical Competencies

• 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

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.

Application and closing information

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all 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: 11 February 2021