SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA) VACANCIES

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BUSINESS ADVISOR LEVEL 2 
DURATION Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract 
REPORTING TO Branch Manager 
JOB GRADE C3 
Minimum R 403 202
Midpoint R 474 355 
NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1 
DIVISION Enterprise Development Division 
LOCATION Mpumalanga- Nkangala Branch 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide business development services primarily to micro and small enterprises 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Provide relevant business advisory services and information to micro and small enterprises
❖ Conduct Business Diagnostics using relevant tools
❖ Facilitate and manage the implementation of interventions and business growth strategies
❖ Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position 
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) qualification in Business Management/Commerce/Engineering/ Project Management 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 3 – 5 years’ relevant work experience, where at least 2 years’ experience as a business consultant/manager/business owner
Able to demonstrate:
❖ Good understanding and knowledge of the small enterprise development sector
 
INHERET JOB REQUIREMENT
❖ A Valid South African driver’s licence
 
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
❖ Customer oriented
❖ Sound written and verbal communication skills
❖ Computer literacy
❖ Good interpersonal skills
❖ Facilitation / presentation skills
❖ High ethical standards
❖ Analytical skills
❖ Time Management
❖ Goal oriented
❖ Team player
❖ Planning and Organising
❖ Attention to detail
❖ Project Management
❖ Decision-making
❖ Financial and business acumen
❖ Innovation
 
 
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). Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.
❖ 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.
❖ 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 recruitmentmpu@seda.org.za
Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.
 
Closing Date: 04 April 2024

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BUSINESS ADVISOR LEVEL 3 
DURATION Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract 
REPORTING TO Branch Manager 
JOB GRADE C5 
TOTAL CTC
Minimum R 578 561.00
Midpoint R 680 660.00 
NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1 
DIVISION EDD - Enterprise Development Division 
LOCATION Gauteng- (Mamelodi Office)
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide strategic business development services primarily to developed small and medium enterprises 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ 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.
❖ Facilitate and manage small enterprise training courses and specialised seminars to potential high value start-ups and existing small and medium enterprises.
❖ Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business position. 
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/ Commerce/ Engineering/ Project Management
❖ Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/ Commerce/ Engineering/ Project Management will be an added advantage.
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ 4 – 6 year’s work experience in business advisory/ consulting/ business owner.
Able to demonstrate:
❖ 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
❖ Facilitation / presentation skills
❖ Computer literacy
❖ Analytical skills
❖ Planning & Organising skills
❖ Attention to detail
❖ Project Management skills
❖ Decision-making skills
❖ Strategic thinking and visioning
❖ Innovation
❖Leadership skills
❖ Change Management
❖ Report writing skills
❖ Mentoring & Coaching skills
❖ 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 recruitmentgp@seda.org.za
Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. 
 
Closing Date: 04 April 2024