Job Advert - BA Level 3 - uMgungundlovu Branch - 28 June 2022

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 515,000 - 606,000; Full time

Job summary

The Small Enterprise Development Agency seeks a Business Advisor Level 3 on a 24-month contract to provide strategic business development services primarily to small and medium enterprises. The role encompasses directing business advice, conducting diagnostics, facilitating market access, and enhancing client business performance. Ideal candidates should have a robust background in business advisory with several critical competencies.

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 existing small and medium enterprises.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Facilitate access to formal markets.
• Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Finance 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

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION: Twenty-four (24) Months fixed contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C5 Minimum Midpoint

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

NOTE: The organisation promotes equity and diversity in terms of race, gender, and disability as per the Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). All applicants should indicate their race, gender, and disability status in their CV. Employment Equity: Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to apply.

The appointment of candidates is subject to verification of credentials. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, please consider your application unsuccessful. Proposed offers will be made from the Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.