SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA) VACANCIES

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BUSINESS ADVISOR LEVEL 3
DURATION: Fourteen (14) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO: Branch Manager
JOB GRADE: C5 
TOTAL CTC.
Minimum: R 538 196
Midpoint: R 633 172
NO.: OF INCUMBENTS 1
DIVISION: Enterprise Development Division
LOCATION: Free State: Fezile Dabi Branch (Kroonstad)
 
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). 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). 
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).
 
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: 30 January 2023

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BUSINESS ADVISOR LEVEL 2
DURATION: Fourteen (14) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO: Branch Manager
JOB GRADE: C3 
Minimum: R 375 071
Midpoint: R 441 260
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1
DIVISION: Enterprise Development Division
LOCATION: Free State: Thabo Mofutsanyana Branch (Bethlehem)
 
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). 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). 
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).
 
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: 30 January 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BASIC ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT – ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER (EDP) X 2 
DURATIONS: Fourteen (14) Months Fixed Term Contract 
REPORTING TO: BESD Site Manager 
JOB GRADE: 
TOTAL CTC
Per Month R8 000.00
Travel Allowance” (per month): R1000.00
Cellphone Allowance (per month): R200 
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: Eastern Cape: Uitenhage – 2 
DIVISION: Enterprise Development Division 
LOCATION: Eastern Cape: Uitenhage 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide strategic business development mentoring and coaching on a one-on-one basis to Emerging Entrepreneurs in Rural and Peri-Urban areas, that will enhance the development and sustainability of the small business. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
❖ Effective implementation of the BESD EE Course.
❖ Implement, co-ordinate and monitor training provision to Emerging Entrepreneurs (EEs)
❖ Manage EDP performance:
❖ Site management and administration
❖ Monitoring and evaluation of training and coaching provision and outcomes, and the application of appropriate measures to ensure quality
❖ Monitor and evaluate the improvement of client business positions.
❖ Facilitate networks and linkages
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) and National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Management/Commerce/Economics
❖ Services Seta, New Venture Creation Certification – Level 4, will be and added advantage
❖ Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) in Business Management/Commerce/Economics will be an added advantage
❖ South African Citizen or Permanent Residency Holder
❖ BESD experience and knowledge an added advantage
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
❖ Previous work experience in business advisory/consulting/project management
❖ Previous work experience in coaching and mentoring.
Able to demonstrate:
❖ Good understanding and knowledge of small enterprise development sector.
❖ Computer literacy
❖ Understanding of the BESD coaching methodology.
❖ An understanding of the Emerging Entrepreneur (EE) course structure and content.
❖ Knowledge of micro-enterprise sector (conditions, issues, challenges).
 
INHERENT JOB REQUIREMENT
❖ A valid South African Identity Book or Permanent Residency Certificate
 
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
❖ Written and verbal communication skills
❖ Interpersonal skills
❖ Finance and Business Acumen
❖ Facilitation / Coaching Skills
❖ Computer literacy
❖ Analytical Skills
❖ Planning and Organizational Skills
❖ Advisory Service
❖ Communication
❖ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
❖ Monitoring & Evaluation
❖ Performance Driven
❖ Administrative Diligence
❖ Team Work
❖ Adaptability & Flexibility
❖ Policy Adherence
❖ Strategic Thinking and Solution Management
❖ Report writing skills
 
TASKS AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY EDP
❖ Recruitment of Emerging Entrepreneurs (Ees)
❖ Coach 13 Ees on a one-on-one basis on a weekly basis for 15 months.
❖ Conduct 58 coaching sessions per EE over the 15 months of training:
• Minimum sessions to be coached per month is 36 (for 13 Ees)
• Maximum sessions to be coached per months is 56 (for 13 Ees)
❖ Contact time with Ees two (2) hours per session
❖ Inform line manager if an EE learner needs to be replaced.
❖ Collecting and recording accurate information from Ees
❖ Populate the Impact Monitoring System (IMS) with EE information on a monthly basis.
❖ Monitoring the progress of the Ees
❖ Completion of relevant documents such as, but not limited to:
• Coaching agreement for each EE learner
• Skills needs analysis for each EE learner
• IMS Questionnaires for each EE learner
• Close out report for each EE learner
• Success Stories
❖ Attend coaching sessions by Line Manager
❖ Assist with organizing and implementation of Business Clubs
❖ Relevant ad hoc tasks.
 
 
 
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). 
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).
 
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentec@seda.org.za
Please state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line. 
 
Closing Date: 26 January 2023