SEDA Vacancies:

1. Information Officer
2. Business Advisor Level 3

Information Officer

DURATION Twelve (12) Months Fixed Term Contract

REPORTING TO Branch Manager

JOB GRADE C1 Minimum Midpoint
TOTAL CTC R293 771.00 R345 613.00

DIVISION EDD – Enterprise Development Division

LOCATION Gauteng: Joburg 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). 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 and office you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 22
January 2024

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

DIVISION EDD – Enterprise Development Division

LOCATION Northern Cape – Namakwa 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.
❖ 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 recruitmentnc@seda.org.za

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 22 January
2024

All the best with your applications