Company Secretary

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: R 849 802,50 – R 1019763,00 (CTC per annum). The purpose of the role: To manage the CLIENT’s corporate governance, compliance, audit and risk responsibilities.

POSITION INFO:

Remuneration: R-----,50 – R-----,00 (CTC per annum).

Minimum Requirements: ● Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Law/LLB ● Post graduate Diploma or equivalent in Applied Corporate Governance will be an added advantage ● Certification with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries will serve as an advantage ● Experience in implementing strategy, plans, programmes and procedures ● Experience in developing, implementing and delivering significant legal and policy research projects ● Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. PFMA and Treasury Regulations), compliance and governance requirements (including King Codes of Good Practice) ● Five (5) years’ experience in a corporate secretariat environment. ● Five (5) years regulatory experience at a managerial level

The purpose of the role: To manage the company corporate governance, compliance, audit and risk responsibilities. Main Responsibilities: ● Provide guidance to the Board and Committee members as to their duties and functions in accordance with the company constitution and other relevant Department of Higher Education and Training/National Treasury requirements ● Distils and understands the impact of organisational strategic thrust and other areas of the organisation in relation to the law and applicable regulations. ● Advises the Boards and CEOs on how to navigate the impact above and how best to brief external Legal Counsel where applicable. ● Develop an integral Annual Business Plan Governing Risk, Compliance, Legal, Secretarial Services and Governance to execute on the organisational strategy. ● Develop the applicable policies and supporting documentation in support of the Operational Plan ● Oversee the implementation of compliance supporting systems and structures. ● Develop bankseta risk management framework and implement the roll out of the applicable systems, and structures. ● Draft, and maintain risk register in respect of the relevant departments. ● Oversee the co-ordination of risk management meetings (and meeting schedule); ● Provide feedback and reporting on Risk Management Committee scope of issues to Audit & Risk. ● Compile the minutes of all the Board and Committee meetings. ● Coach and develop subordinates to optimise delivery. ● Produce reports on governance, legal, compliance and risk for submission to the various stakeholders. ● Keep the Board abreast of legislative and corporate governance developments; ● Ensure Board Constitution is in place and implemented (inclusive of following the process for Board appointments and resignations); ● Ensure implementation of Board resolutions and Committee charters/terms of reference (inclusive of Risk Management); ● Management and monitoring of SCM processes and expenditure of Board and Secretariat operational budget; ● Development, amendment and submission of Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan to National Treasury and Department of Higher Education and Training (in accordance with timelines); ● Custodian of all Board and Committee records (and ensure documents are kept confidential; ● Ensure that Board and Committees are trained at least annually on governance duties (including induction);
● Co-ordinate Board and Committee evaluations on an annual basis; ● Oversight of Corporate Governance administrator deliverables in relation to above outputs ● The incumbent will also be responsible for other key or related tasks that come with the position as designated by the CEO on an ad-hoc basis. Identify financial, technological, reputational or legal risk to the organization; Competencies: ● Problem solving ● Innovation and resourcefulness ● Strong leadership skills ● Delivery orientated ● Attention to detail and accurate output ● Strong administrative and computer skills ● Good interpersonal skills and ● Effective communications skills at all levels ● Assertive ● Managerial skills ● Ability to work independently ● Deadline driven
Knowledge and Skills Required: ● Sound understanding of legal and financial matters ● Understanding/knowledge of relevant South African legislation including, Companies Act,Corporate Law Amendment Act and applicable corporate governance frameworks, (eg. King Report IV) ● Ability to interpret and explain written organisational policies and procedures.

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