Company Secretary

SUMMARY:

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Reporting to the Board the incumbent will be responsible to ensure corporate governance compliance within the organisation

POSITION INFO:

• MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Board the incumbent will be responsible to ensure corporate governance compliance within the organisation.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Develop corporate governance strategy and cascades the implementation process.
• Ensures the tracking, evaluation, and monitoring of company Board governance and compliance issues and gives appropriate feedback to principals.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Compile and manage the Company Secretariat budget.
• Ensures the development and implementation of internal business processes that are relevant to the department’s operations value chain.
• Administration of the company’s subsidiaries to ensure compliance with the Companies Act requirements.
• Effective administration of the Access to Information Act.
• Provide support with the execution of Corporate strategy by ensuring that Board and Exco decisions and instructions are clearly communicated to the relevant parties.
• Manage the co-ordination, organisation and convening of meetings and workshops of the Board, its committees, Group and the Operations committees.
• Ensure effective development and induction of Board members.
• Ensure the effective management of all documentation regarding Board and Exco activities for easy access on request.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Ensures monitoring and reporting on the operational risk and compliance profile as related to the company Foundation.
• Ensures monitoring of KRI's (Key Results Indicators) and controls weaknesses for trending analysis
• Ensures the development and review of internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Oversee the management of risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Develop, review and implement policies and good governance to address gaps and promote accountability.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and codes of ethical conduct affecting the company’s governance environment
• Keep abreast of developments regarding corporate governance and advise Group Executive as to their duties, responsibilities and personal obligations
• Ensuring an awareness within the Corporation regarding legislation and regulations affecting governance and relevant to the company
• Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
• Review and implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework:
• Governance and Strategy
• Risk Mitigation Plan
• Formulate Internal Control
• Communications
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Monitor execution of internal risk audits per checklist to identify and address gaps and provide execution of mitigation strategies.

GOVERNANCE & RISK

• Develop and monitor implementation of internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Instil a culture of corporate governance in the Division.
• Monitor execution of internal risk audits and address gaps.
• Develop, review and implement Corporate Affairs policies and good governance to address gaps and promote accountability.

1. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Champion the business partner relationship constantly seeking out ways of adding further value to the business through collaboration, coaching, education and appreciation of the business priorities.
• Creating value in each customer / stakeholder interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.

1. LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff
• Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

• LLB / or Professional Chartered Secretary South Africa (CSSA) (NQF8) or relevant Post Graduate Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• 10 Years’ Experience in a Company Secretary Environment of which five years should be at a Deputy/ Assistant Company Secretary level and experience in leading a team.

KNOWLEDGE

• Business planning and complexity theory
• Environmental Scanning and reporting
• Strategic management
• Management information systems
• Project Management
• Governance, risk and compliance
• Knowledge and understanding of the reporting and financial requirements of the PFMA, Broadcasting Act, Companies Act and other legislation relevant to the SABC.
• Time Management and highly pressured environment under stringent deadlines and deliver work of exceptional quality.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Teamwork environment
• Financial management
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Solution orientation
• Negotiation and articulation skills
• Good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Report writing and research skills.
• Strategic and tactful attributes
• Facilitation and Presentation skills
• Business acumen

 

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