Assistant Company Secretary

Recruiter:

ARCS

Job Ref:

PTA001172/TM

Date posted:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

48000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Assistant Company Secretary

Location: Sandton
Salary: R650,000 per annum (including pension and medical aid benefits)
Hybrid: 3 days in office (may transition to full office-based)
Core Working Hours: 09:00 – 15:00
Travel: None

Non-Negotiables:

Legal degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
Proven experience within the insurance industry

Introduction

An established organisation in the financial services sector is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to provide efficient and professional company secretarial support. This role is ideal for an individual with solid legal grounding and a passion for corporate governance and compliance.

POSITION INFO:

Role Purpose

The Assistant Company Secretary will be responsible for ensuring that all legal entities comply with statutory, legal, and governance requirements. The successful candidate will assist with company secretarial services, manage meeting administration, and support continuous improvement within the governance function.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Process:

Prepare and collate information and documentation for committee and operational meetings.
Draft meeting agendas in consultation with relevant chairpersons.
Attend meetings and accurately record minutes.
Prepare and finalise meeting minutes for review.
Assist with drafting and execution of company resolutions.
Maintain and update company secretarial records (manual, electronic, and CIPC).
Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and relevant governance principles.

People:

Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate continuous professional development and contribute innovative ideas.
Manage time effectively to ensure productivity and delivery of departmental goals.

Qualifications and Experience

Legal Degree (essential).
CGISA qualification (advantageous).
1–3 years’ experience in company secretarial administration.
Strong understanding of the insurance or financial services industry.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Computer literate and detail-oriented.

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