Business Advisor Level 3 - Free State -Xhariep Branch

JOB TITLE: Business Advisor Level 3

DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB GRADE: C5 Minimum Midpoint

TOTAL CTC: R 578 561.00 - R 680 660.00

NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1

LOCATION: Free State: Xhariep Branch (Trompsburg)

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 QUALIFICATION:

1. Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Agriculture.
2. Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Agriculture will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. 4 – 6 years work experience in business advisory/consulting/business owner.
2. 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). Previously Disadvantaged Individuals 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.

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 to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).

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

Please note that by applying for this position, you give SEDA permission to process your personal information in compliance with POPI ACT.

To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentfs@seda.org.za. Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 22 February 2024.