Information Officer- KZN King Cetshwayo

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 261,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in KwaZulu-Natal is looking for an Information Officer to provide business advice and training on Seda products and services. You will coordinate branch events, conduct assessments, and maintain database records. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience in a customer-oriented environment with knowledge of the small enterprise development sector. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in a customer-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of small enterprise development sector.
• Exposure to small enterprise development sector.
• Events and training coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide business advice, training, and information on Seda products and services.
• Coordinate branch events and activities.
• Disseminate information to internal and external branch stakeholders.
• Conduct assessments and implement interventions.
• Coordinate and facilitate training and information sessions.
• Maintain and update database records and marketing material.

Skills

Advisory Service

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical

Business Acumen

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Planning & Organising

Monitoring & Evaluation

Performance Driven

Team Work

Adaptability & Flexibility

Policy Adherence

Negotiation

Basic Computer Skills

Office Management

Education

Business Management/Marketing Certificate

Job description

Overview

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Information Officer

DURATION Twelve(12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C1 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC R261 508 R307 656

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

DIVISION EDD

Responsibilities

• Main purpose of the job: To provide business advice, training and information on Seda products and services and make referrals to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate branch events and activities and provide support for branch events
• Disseminate information to internal and external branch stakeholders and make relevant referrals
• Conduct assessments and implement interventions
• Coordinate and facilitate training and information sessions
• Maintain and update database records and marketing material

Qualifications and Experience

• REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION: certificate) Business Management/Marketing
• REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 3 – 4 years’ experience in a customer orientated environment; Knowledge of small enterprise development sector; Exposure to small enterprise development sector; Events and training coordination experience

Inherent Requirements / Critical Competencies

• Advisory Service
• Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical
• Business Acumen
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Planning & Organising
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Performance Driven
• Team Work
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Policy Adherence
• Negotiation
• Basic Computer Skills
• Office Management

Equity Statement

NB: It is the organisation’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). Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY.

Additional Information

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 and office you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 28 January 2022

Email: [e-mail]

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