Committee Secretary: Intermediate level

Committee Secretary: Intermediate levelRecruiter:Edge ExecutivesJob Ref:1093582450Date posted:Monday, March 9, 2026Location:Centurion, South AfricaSUMMARY:POSITION INFO:Committee Secretary (Intermediate) | Pretoria Support the governance structures that shape strategic decision-making. Join a respected financial institution where your expertise will directly support board-level leadership and regulatory compliance.This role sits within the Office of the Company Secretary and provides essential corporate governance and company secretarial support to the organisation’s Board, Board Committees, Executive Committee, and subsidiary governance structures. Reporting to the Company Secretary, the successful candidate will help ensure that governance processes run efficiently, transparently, and in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.The position plays a critical role in coordinating board and committee activities, maintaining accurate records and institutional memory, and supporting directors and executives with governance guidance. It requires strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to operate confidently within a high-level governance environment.Our client is a prominent financial services institution operating in South Africa’s development finance sector. The organisation plays a key role in supporting economic growth and sustainable development, and maintains strong governance standards aligned with leading corporate governance frameworks.What You’ll Do Provide company secretarial support to Board, Committee and Executive Committee meetings Prepare agendas, board packs, and meeting documentation in accordance with governance protocols Attend governance meetings and draft accurate minutes and resolutions Maintain registers, records and statutory documentation in line with legislative requirements Assist with board and committee evaluations and director induction programmes Monitor compliance with corporate governance frameworks and regulatory requirements Support the preparation of governance reports, memoranda and submissions for leadership and regulators Coordinate board calendars, workplans and governance schedules Liaise with internal stakeholders, executives and external role players on governance mattersWhat You Bring LLB, BCom (Law), BAdmin (Law), BA (Law) or equivalent qualification Higher Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Company Law advantageous 4–6 years’ experience in a company secretarial environment At least 4 years’ experience supporting boards or committees in a public sector or regulated environment Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks including King IV Working knowledge of the Companies Act and relevant regulatory frameworks Experience preparing board packs, agendas, minutes and governance documentation Excellent written communication and report drafting skillsWhat Success Looks Like Board and committee meetings are effectively coordinated and professionally supported Governance documentation and records are accurate, compliant and maintained in line with legislation Directors and executives receive reliable procedural guidance and governance support Governance processes align with best practice corporate governance standards Stakeholders experience professional and efficient secretariat support