Re advertisement- BA Level 3 - Johannesburg Branch

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 515 000 - 606 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Advisor Level 3 to provide strategic business development services to small and medium enterprises. This role involves offering advisory services, conducting business diagnostics, and facilitating training courses to enhance the capabilities of existing businesses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business management and a passion for supporting the growth of small enterprises. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equity and representivity while making a significant impact in the community. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in business advisory or consulting.
• Good understanding of the small enterprise development sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and business advisory services.
• Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools.
• Facilitate access to formal markets.

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 (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

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JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C5 Minimum Midpoint R 515 020 - R 605 906

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 01

LOCATION: Gauteng - Joburg Branch

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:

1. Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management.
2. Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business will 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.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Written and verbal communication skills
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Finance and business acumen
4. Customer oriented
5. Analytical skills
6. Strategic thinking and visioning
7. Leadership skills
8. Change Management
9. Report writing skills
10. Mentoring & Coaching skills
11. 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).

Advertised positions are affirmative action positions and previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

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: 20 January 2022