Manager: Governance and Secretariat Services

Recruiter:

PC Staffing Solutions

Job Ref:

PC 416

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R 887 076.38

JOB SUMMARY:
Manager: Governance and Secretariat Services

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose:

Performing the functions of Company/Board Secretary, this position supports Management and Governance Structures in the execution of their mandates through provision of logical, administrative and secretariat services, as well as provide expert corporate governance advice.

Key Performance Areas:-

Provide expert Corporate Governance advice to Management and Governance Structures

Develop, roll – out, monitor and report the Corporate Governance Maturity Model

Produce quarterly Corporate Governance Reports on the status of the organisation’s Corporate Governance status
Develop annual Work - Plans for all Management and Governance Committees, aligned to the approved Charters of the respective Management and Governance Committees
Ensure induction of newly appointed Members of the Governance Structures
Facilitate the evaluation of all Management and Governance Structures and produce reports
Provide Secretariat Services at national events
Monitor expenditure against budget to ensure that expenditure remains within budgetary constraints

Assist Management and Governance Structures in the embedding of an ethical culture in the organisation
Assist in the implementation of the Ethics Management Plan
Provide inputs into the organisation’s Annual Report
Provide leadership in the overall Policy Management process
Ensure that all Management and Governance Structures are operating on approved Charters

Ensure compliance by the organisation to all relevant Corporate Governance best practice
Develop, implement, maintain and review all relevant Governance plans frameworks and standard operating procedures
Provide logistical, administrative and Secretariat Services to Management and Governance Structures, including secretarial support during meetings
Ensure proper record of meetings and that all action – lists are executed and reported
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Governance and Secretariat Services Unit, including directing staff.

Compile quarterly submissions to the Ministry of Employment and Labour following Governing Body approvals

Prepare budget variance reporting for submission
Setup Performance Contracts for subordinates and ensure all work is completed in compliance with the performance contract and organisational processes
Review performance on a formal and informal basis and ensure that subordinates have adequate resources to perform optimally
Develop the Sub – Unit’s annual Departmental Operational Plan
Manage and monitor the implementation of the Sub – Unit’s Departmental Operational Plan

Key Requirements

Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Expert knowledge and practical application of Corporate Governance documents including King IV Report on Corporate Governance, Protocol on Corporate Governance in the Public Sector – South Africa and Handbook for the Appointment of Boards of Public Institutions, amongst others.
Expert knowledge and practical application of the legislation applicable to the CCMA
3 - 5 years’ practical experience in the field of Corporate Governance and Secretariat Servicesand/or similar position

5 – 10 years Financial Management & Reporting experience

Core Competencies:

Knowledge:

Corporate governance
Compliance Management
Ethics Management

Skills and Behavioural Competencies:

Organising and planning
Time management
Communication (oral and written)
Interpersonal
Report writing
Problem solving

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