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DURATION: Six (6) Months Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO: BESD Site Manager
JOB GRADE: Per Month Travel Cellphone
TOTAL CTC: R8 000.00 R2000.00 R400
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.
- Manage EDP performance.
- Site management and administration.
- Monitoring and evaluation of training and coaching provision and outcomes, and the application of appropriate measures.
- 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 an 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.
- Previous work experience in coaching and mentoring.
- Good understanding and knowledge of small enterprise development sector.
- Understanding of the BESD coaching methodology.
- An understanding of the Emerging Entrepreneur (EE) course structure and content.
- Knowledge of the micro-enterprise sector (conditions, issues).
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.
- Analytical Skills.
- Planning and Organizational Skills.
- Advisory Service.
- Communication.
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making.
- Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Performance Driven.
- 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).
- Maximum sessions to be coached per month is 56 (for 13).
- 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:
- Coaching agreement for each EE learner.
- Skills needs analysis 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). 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 . Please state the position and office you are applying for in the subject line. Closing Date: 10 August 2023.
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