Company Secretary
Overview
The Company Secretary plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Board and executive team operate within their legal and regulatory framework. This position requires a deep understanding of corporate governance compliance and legislative requirements as well as excellent organisational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be proactive detailoriented and committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and compliance within the Division.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide the Divisional Board and executive with direction on their powers duties and responsibilities;
- Review and drafting of Divisional Board and committee charters;
- Provide guidance to the executive and Board on legislation that is relevant to the Division and its companies;
- Report to the board any failures by the Division and/or its companies and/or its directors relating to compliance with the Company Act ( Act ) the MOI or rules of the Division;
- Ensure compliance with the King Code;
- Ensure that all minutes of the board and committee meetings are properly recorded and documented in accordance with the Act;
- Maintain all company registers i.e. directors and officers shareholder and share transfers;
- Oversight on the filing of annual returns compliance checklists and beneficiary ownership mandates with CIPC;
- Convene meetings of directors;
- Draft resolutions notices and agendas;
- Maintain safe custody of the company s MOI incorporation documents and all other relevant agreements;
- Oversight on the completion of KnowYourClients questionnaires;
- Provide excellent service in all areas of this role
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Postgraduate qualification in either Commerce Legal or Business Administration.
- Registration as a Chartered Secretary (CIS Certified) would be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years demonstrable working experience as a Company Secretary
- 8 to 10 years experience in legal governance and compliance.
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
- R850k per annum (negotiable)
- Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Gap Cover
- 21 days annual leave
- Performance Bonus
Education and Experience Postgraduate qualification in either Commerce, Legal or Business Administration. Registration as a Chartered Secretary (CIS Certified) would be an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years demonstrable working experience as a Company Secretary 8 to 10 years experience in legal governance and compliance.