Company Secretary

SUMMARY:
Our client in a reputable organization is looking for a Company Secretary to provide professional board secretariat services to Board of Trustees and Board Subcommittees. Manage and ensure the maintenance of good corporate governance standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, applicable prescripts and best practices. Advises and supports Trustees in the performance

POSITION INFO:

Key Performance Areas:

Leads and manages the Secretariat in line with the approved policies, applicable laws and the delegated authority to facilitate resource availability for operational effectiveness.

Develops and implements the Company Secretariat and Corporate Governance Framework which guides the preparation for managing and recording of meetings and ensures compliance with the King Codes and other corporate governance practices.

Identifies the strategic Board governance risks and principal risks of the secretariat and implements appropriate systems to manage these risks.

Develops and implements a Board maturity and sustainability Framework

Develops and reviews Board and Sub-Committee Charters and monitors and updates the Board and other internal stakeholders on new amendments to the relevant legislation impacting on the functions of the Board and SubCommittees.

Ensures compliance with (all relevant regulatory requirements applicable to the Company, including but not limited to the PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, Trust Property Control Act etc)

Manages the effectiveness of and compliance with the Trust Deed and or founding statute

Advises and supports Board of Trustees in their responsibilities and liabilities under the applicable legislation and corporate governance requirements.

Provides guidance to the Company Board, Sub-Committees and Executive Management on the delegation of authority to ensure compliance and proper governance.

Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships and relations with key role players/partners and sets up operational stakeholder forums, where necessary.

Develops and implements the Annual Board Plan and Calendar in consultation with the Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer.

Proactively manages Board succession planning including facilitating the Board appointment process in accordance with the applicable legislation, Board Charter and other applicable procedures.

Leads the induction of new Board Members and provides continued capacity building to address the specific training needs of individual Board Members.

Undertakes annual Board and Committee effectiveness surveys and implements a continuous improvement program based on the findings

Oversees the collation, preparation and distribution of Board and Sub-Committee packs to ensure adherence with set standards, and ensures that the CEO, as accounting officer, approves the packs prior to distribution to Board Members.

Ensures that the electronic Board documents system is maintained and updated with Board documentation and that minutes of all statutory meetings including shareholders’ meetings, Board meetings and the meetings of any subcommittees are properly convened and recorded.

Develops, executes, reviews and reports on the Secretariat’s operational plan and budget aligned to the Company Corporate Strategy, financial policies and risk management framework

Supports the organisation with the secretariat services for all EXCO and Board meetings including, Strategic sessions, and any other meetings, as and when required.

Qualification & Experience:

LLB Degree and / or equivalent relevant qualification. Postgraduate degree in Law and or Business Administration and or Corporate Governance will be an added advantage

Special Requirement:

Must be an Admitted attorney or advocate in the RSA and Registered with (Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa)

At least 5-7 years experience as a Senior Manager in a corporate secretariat and/or legal environment as a Company Secretary is essential.

A valid code EB driver’s license

Competencies:

Detailed knowledge and experience in corporate governance, board secretariat services, legal frameworks and processes, political and business protocol.

Good working knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, Commercial Law, other relevant regulations/laws and Corporate governance frameworks including the King Code.

Demonstrated knowledge of strategy and operational planning, budgeting and financial management and of risk management within the Board Secretariat and Governance environment.

Excellent lobbying skills and the ability to communicate across the various levels of government.

Ethical thought leadership with the ability to establish and maintain sustainable relationships.

If you have not been contacted for an interview within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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