Fetola Job Application Form

Thank you for expressing interest in Fetola! Kindly take note of the following points when applying for our job opportunities:

• Our recruitment process takes between 2 – 4 weeks depending on the number of applications received

• We will only consider applicants who have completed the Fetola application form

• If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application

unsuccessful. However, we encourage all applicants to keep an eye on our vacancies page for future opportunities for which you may be better suited

• Due to volumes of applications, we will only be in contact with shortlisted candidates

We look forward to your application – good luck!

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Good luck!
The HR Team

Which position are you applying for? *

Position: Research Analyst Internship

Company: Fetola

Website: www.fetola.co.za

Salary: R 6000 - R 8000

Job Type: Fixed Term contract

Duration: 3 – 6 months

Location: Cape Town

Start Date: Immediately

Company Overview

Are you a sharp, enthusiastic individual with data analysis and market research skills? Do you have a passion to unlock growth in the economy and be part of a team that is changing the world? Primary duties of the Research Analyst will be to conduct market research into economic development, SME growth in South Africa and the rest of Africa and to help formulate robust plans for Business expansions.

Fetola are South Africa’s leading business growth professionals, specialising in the globally critical small business sector. Our purpose is simple, and exciting: We help people to grow the economy and create jobs by building businesses that last; working across sectors and country wide. We are all about people, planet and performance and our ongoing strategy is to recruit and nurture the highest quality people, whose personal vision is to excel as individuals and to make a difference by actively contributing to building a better future for themselves and others.

Job Requirements:

Master’s degree Student – Business, economics background or similar
Good quantitative and analytical skills
A strong interest in research - related activities and a passion for development
Comfortable with multiple research methodologies – surveys, desk research, and interviews
Data Analysis capabilities - understand large amounts of data and information
Strong report writing capabilities, including business plan development
Advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite
Excellent spoken and written English

Advantage:

Outstanding recent graduates in business, economics, entrepreneurship or those with relevant experience will be considered
Working experience in Small business / Enterprise development (advantageous)

Key Tasks:

Market research

Compile information from a range of sources in order to formulate robust business plan/s. This will include market opportunities, customers, competitors and economic growth trends

Diagnostic Products

Business Plan development
Survey drafting and generation
Data cleaning and sorting
Data analysis (both qualitative and quantitative)
Report writing

CRM system

Helping set up the market research database and categorizing
Assist with data cleaning and verification
Research, survey design

Core competencies:

Business plan skills
Analytical skills –data analysis tools and techniques to conduct research
Mathematical skills – excellent mathematical skills
Data modelling skills – use a variety of data modelling techniques, and should be able to prepare reports and presentations that present useful and actionable data
Problem-solving skills – effective problem-solving skills in order to devise and enact solutions
Communication skills – effective written and verbal communication are both central to this role, since research analysts need to prepare reports and deliver presentations to decision-makers

Position: Project Manager – Business Incubation

Company: Fetola

Website: www.fetola.co.za

Salary: Market Related

Job Type: Full time – Permanent

Location: Cape Town

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: R 30 000 – R45 000

Company Overview

Fetola are South Africa’s leading business growth professionals, specialising in the globally critical small business sector. Our purpose is simple, and exciting: We help people to grow the economy and create jobs by building businesses that last; working across sectors and countrywide. We are all about people, planet and performance and we want to recruit and nurture the highest quality people, whose personal vision is to excel as individuals and to make a difference by actively contributing to building a better future for themselves and others.

Project Overview

We're looking for an energetic, dynamic and multi-skilled project manager to head up a new Social Enterprise Accelerator. This exciting pilot programme will scale 25 promising South African Social Enterprises (SE) to help resolve three burning South African challenges: poverty, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable job creation. As specialists in the successful growth of social enterprises, this cohesive, cost-effective, and well-managed solution will drive sustainable results and create lasting positive social and economic impact – making a difference to the entrepreneurs, their employees and to South Africa as a whole.

Job Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Business Science, Entrepreneurship, Economics or related
3 + years’ prior work experience as Junior Project Manager or similar in the field of SME growth / incubation
Design, planning and implementation of new projects
Excellent spoken and written English
Financial understanding, budget development and business planning capabilities
Advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite
Industry 4 capabilities & passion for integrating technology into future expansion
Innovative, agile and strategic thinking and strong leadership capabilities
Knowledge of SME growth programmes and excellent industry networks – Advantageous
Entrepreneurial / own business experience – Advantageous

Key Tasks:

Duties include but not limited to:

Project Management in small business sector
Design, planning & implementation of incubation initiative, including risk
Project & Stakeholder Relationship Manager - liaison & building relationships with clients, partners & funders
Financial Project Management - budget development and project financial planning
Contract Management – identification, contracting and management of part time consultants
Systems Management: development, maintenance & review of project management systems
Monitoring and Evaluation – Project performance
Project Administration: including requisite reporting for programme, department & projects- internally & for external stakeholders
Support with Strategic Communications – sharing / contributing to content stemming from projects
Contribute to strategic growth of organisation

Core Competencies

Candidates should have advanced project implementation skills, including resource and time management
Ability to implement practical and comprehensive solutions that have long term impact
Have a passion and skill in integrating new technologies
Must be performance driven with a relentless desire for continual improvement
Be meticulous, detail-orientated and self-motivated; able to prioritise and manage own time.
The ability to listen to, understand and follow instructions, and the willingness to be proactive and self-reliant.
Inherent in the Fetola culture is continual improvement and innovation and you are encouraged to contribute ideas that could improve our collective performance.

Section 1: Personal Details

First Name *

Surname *

Age *

Telephone number *

Would you like to receive communication from Fetola ( monthly catalyst magazine, news and opportunities) *

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No

Email address *

Nationality *

Ethnicity? *

What is your first language? *

What additional languages do you speak? *

City *

Province

Country *

Do you have a car and driver's licence? *

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When are you available to start? +

Section 2 : Education

Highest qualification level obtained *

Which year was your qualification completed? *

Field of study/specialization? *

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Section 3 : Working Experience

In total, how many years working experience do you have? *

Have you previously worked in the Small business development space or similar? *

If yes, please explain: *

Please indicate your level of experience in each of the following: *

	Project Management		Report writing		Strategic Communications		Microsoft Office suite
Level of experience

Please indicate your level of experience in each of the following: *

	Value Chain optimisation		Supply Chain Management		Green sector
Level of experience

Please indicate your level of experience in each of the following: *

	Project Coordination		Research and Report writing		Microsoft Office Suite		Data Analytics
Level of experience

Do you have experience in market research? *

If yes, please explain? *

Do you have knowledge of / experience in Biomass Energy? *

Please explain *

Special skills offered? *

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Section 4 : Position

What is your monthly income expectation for this position? *

What is your daily rate? *

Why should you be considered for this position ? *

Please upload a copy of your CV *

Please upload a cover letter *