Business Advisor level 3 Sekhukhune Branch - Limpopo - Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov

Description

Job Title: Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract

Reporting Line: Branch Manager

Grade: C5 Minimum Midpoint

Salary Range: R 578 561.00 - R 680 660.00

Position Number: 1

Main Purpose of the Job:

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Offer 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 specialized seminars for potential high-value start-ups and existing small and medium enterprises.
5. Monitor and evaluate improvements in client business positions.

Required Qualifications:

1. Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management.
2. Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/Project Management is a plus.

Required Experience:

1. Four to six years of work experience in business advisory, consulting, or business ownership.
2. A good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector.

Essential Competencies:

1. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
2. Interpersonal skills.
3. Financial and business acumen.
4. Customer-centric approach.
5. Analytical skills.
6. Strategic thinking and visioning.
7. Leadership abilities.
8. Change management.
9. Report writing skills.
10. Mentoring and coaching skills.
11. Relationship building.

Equity and Representivity: The organization aims to promote equity and representivity in terms of race, gender, and people with disabilities as per the set numerical targets contained in the organizational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). Previously disadvantaged individuals are encouraged to apply.

Appointment Process: The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, education, financial, criminal, and any other necessary checks). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

Foreign Qualifications: Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant's responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and provide proof of such an evaluation report when shortlisted.

Application Information: Applicants should note that any false information in their CV and related documents could result in disqualification and/or summary dismissal.

Personal Data Protection: By applying for this position, you give SEDA permission to process your personal information in compliance with the POPI Act.

To Apply: Please send your CV to the recruitment email address. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.