Assistant Company Secretary

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition ContactREQ ID: 142093 - Michelle ThabetheLocation: SandtonClosing date: 31 October 2025Contract Duration6 monthsJob FamilyRisk, Audit and ComplianceCareer StreamCompany SecretarialLeadership PipelineManage Self: ProfessionalJob PurposeTo ensure compliance and governance of relevant Nedbank Group sub committees and domestic subsidiary companies to legislative requirements and to mitigate risks to the bank.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide effective administration (end-to-end) for meetings at board and senior executive level, with the emphasis on providing minutes of the highest standards in respect of complex meetings – accurate, timeous, professional and well written.Draft and/or provide input into Board/Committee meeting agendas, matrices, meeting packs and general governance documents to ensure compliance with statutory and corporate governance prerequisites.Draft and/or provide input into policies and strategy documents.Provide support to board members, senior executives and the Group Company Secretary.Provide advice and guidance on the Companies Act, King IV and other financial services-related legislation.Review the applicability of new and existing legislation to the company secretarial function in the financial services sector.Attend to various applications and reports required by the Banks Act, Companies Act, JSE listing requirements and other legislation.Essential Qualifications - NQF LevelAdvanced Diplomas/National 1st DegreesPreferred QualificationChartered Institute of Secretaries (CIS);LLB would be advantageousAny other relevant degree with financial services related experiencePreferred CertificationsRegistration with the Institute of Chartered SecretariesMinimum Experience Level6+ years in a Senior Company Secretarial Role, Legal or Banking Risk roleTechnical / Professional KnowledgeVery strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong time management skills and ability to work under pressureRelevant regulatory knowledgeBehavioural CompetenciesAccountabilityBusiness insightsEarning TrustWork StandardsBuilding partnershipsManaging Work ComplexityTechnical/Professional Knowledge and Skills