Job Openings Deputy Company Secretary

About the job Deputy Company Secretary

Deputy Company Secretary

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric [Grade 12]
  • Recognised Legal degree (B Com Law/BA Law/LLB)
  • Postgraduate degree
  • Admitted Attorney
  • Minimum 10 years of assistant company secretarial experience
  • Minimum of 8 years JSE listed company secretarial experience (including minute taking)
  • Minimum 5 years experience with the JSELR, Companies Act, and commercial practice
  • Minimum 5 years experience in managing a secretariat department
  • Minimum 10 years experience in advising boards and committees on governance and compliance matters
  • In-depth knowledge of establishing Group Secretariat policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated knowledge of drafting board and committee documents\

Requirements:

  • Assist in drafting the various reports as part of the Groups Integrated Report
  • Plays a key role in the preparation of Board and Committee Documents
  • Provide assistance to the Group Compliance Officer in ensuring compliance with Group Secretariat related legislation and regulations
  • Draft internal governance policies, procedures and internal controls in the management of the Group Secretariat function and ensure adherence thereto
  • Ensure compliance with JSE listing rules, including the drafting of market announcements; regulations; company law, and corporate governance guidelines
  • Provide detailed project management of Executive, Board, and Committee meetings
  • Attendance and involvement at board meetings
  • Prepare agendas and papers for Board and Committee meetings
  • Provide expert assistance to the Group Investor Relations Office
  • Ensure properly convened shareholders' meetings
  • Ensure meetings are professionally minuted and documented
  • Provide leadership to the Group Secretariat Team
  • Build a strong and cohesive team by recruiting top talent and creating an inclusive, high-performing, and healthy team culture
  • Provide technical direction and guidance to the Group Secretariat team through expert advice, performance management, and employee engagement