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SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA)
 
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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
Midpoint: R 680 660
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1
DIVISION: Enterprise Development Division
LOCATION: Mpumalanga: Ehlanzeni Branch
 
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.
 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: 17 October 2023








INFORMATION OFFICER
DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO: Branch Manager
JOB GRADE: C1 
TOTAL CTC
Minimum: R293 771
Midpoint: R345 613
NO. OF INCUMBENTS:  1
DIVISION: EDD
LOCATION: Kwazulu Natal: uThukela Branch
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide business advice, training and information on Seda products and services and make referrals to relevant stakeholders
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Coordinate branch events and activities and provide support for Provincial Events
 Disseminate information to internal and external branch stakeholders and make relevant referrals
 Conduct assessments and implement interventions
 Coordinate and facilitate of training and information sessions
 Maintain and update database records and marketing material
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
 Matric (NQF level 4) plus Diploma (NQF Level 5/12 months certificate) Business Management/Marketing
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
 3 – 4 years’ experience in a customer orientated environment
Knowledge of small enterprise development sector
Able to demonstrate:
 Exposure to small enterprise development sector
 Events and training coordination experience
 
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
 A valid South African driver’s license
 
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
 Advisory Service
 Communication
 Stakeholder Engagement
 Analytical
 Business Acumen
 Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
 Planning & Organising
 Monitoring & Evaluation
 Performance Driven
 Administrative Diligence
 Team Work
 Adaptability & Flexibility
 Policy Adherence
 Negotiation
 Basic Computer Skills
 Financial Acumen
 Office Management
 
 
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 recruitmentkzn@seda.org.za
Please state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line.
 
Closing Date: 17 October 2023