Entrepreneurship and Business Support Consuultant at Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)

Implementation of Support Programmes:

• Provide financial and non-financial support incentives, incubation support, pre and post investment support, and other entrepreneurship development programmes/projects.
• Contribute towards growth and development priorities of the Eastern Cape province.

Client Needs Assessment and Support:

• Identify and assess client needs.
• Provide enterprise support products and appropriate solutions to address business needs.

Partnerships and Linkages:

• Create and strengthen linkages with internal and external business development support partners.
• Initiate and strengthen partnerships with key role players within the funding environment.

Client Relationship Management:

• Maintain relationships with existing clients within the region for ongoing support.

Incentive Fund Processing:

• Process incentive fund applications.
• Make recommendations to committees.
• Provide feedback to clients.
• Prepare disbursements and monitor progress.

Reporting and Assessment:

• Conduct improvement assessments upon completion of business support interventions.
• Monitor and report on progress of support services.

Teamwork and Sensitivity:

• Work in teams and manage highly sensitive client information.
• Ensure care and attention in providing satisfactory services to clients.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Business Management / Economics/ Accounting. 
• A minimum of (3) three years working experience of which at least (2) two years should be in enterprise finance, enterprise development or economic development. 

Please send your detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications to The Human Resources Department