Jobs at Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)

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

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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