Company Secretary

Recruiter:Be Different RecruitmentJob Ref:4037980699Date posted:Monday, March 9, 2026Location:Johannesburg, South AfricaSUMMARY:POSITION INFO:In order to be considered the following is required:LLB degree or similarCGISA qualificationSound knowledge and understanding of corporate law and corporate governance3-5 years’ experience as a Company Secretary2 years as a legal advisor or similarCharter Secretaries Institute certification essential requirementMinimum three years’ experience in efficient minute-takingLegal experienceGovernance and research capabilitiesGood communication skills (verbal and written)Responsibilities:Internal Process:Assumes and oversees the full end to end Company Secretary function within the business, partnering with the external service provider to fulfil the following functions:Collate information for various boards, forums and group committee meeting packsDraft agendas, in consultation with chairperson/s and liaise with Directors / Committee membersProvide input into board / committee meeting agendas and meeting packs to ensure compliance with statutory and corporate governance prerequisitesPrepare board packs and distribute to members and inviteesAttend meetings and take accurate and professional minutesDraft minutes for vetting by ChairpersonAssist with the preparation of reports / presentations for certain committees / engagements e.g. regulatory, EXCOCheck Draft and execute board of directors’/ shareholders / committee resolutionsCheck and maintain all company secretarial records in-house (manual and electronic) and with CIPCEnsure that all companies comply with the Companies Act, governance principles, various applicable legislationAttending to the committee evaluations and fit and proper declarationsGovernance:Drafting and maintaining the group delegation of authority frameworkProvide input on various policiesDrafting and passing of company resolutionsUpdating statutory and secretarial recordsDrafting and maintaining terms of referenceSetting board training schedule and ensuring implementationestablishing guidelines for board evaluations and facilitating evaluation processesGeneral:Facilitate group and board meetingsGeneral governance, company secretarial and legal adviceKeeping abreast with legal and regulatory changes and communicating these to managementProfessional Responsibilities:Provide advice and guidance on the Companies Act, King IV and related legislationEnsure corporate governance best practices are adopted by the companyDraft charters, terms of reference, policy documents on governance and legal mattersDraft governance related regulatory opinionsAssist with corporate transactions (including but not limited to due diligences on incorporations and board structures)Engage with statutory and professional stakeholders as required e.g. FSCA, PA, CIPCPeople:Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers, clients, team members and stakeholdersLead, mentor and manage team members to ensure high performance, professional growth and accountability.Positively influence and actively participate in change initiatives to drive departmental and organisational improvementsContinuously develop personal and team expertise in professional, industry and legislative knowledgeFoster a culture of continuous innovation by encouraging, developing, sharing and implementing new ideas within the teamTake ownership of both personal and team career development, supporting growth opportunities and skills enhancementEffectively manage time to ensure optimal individual and team productivity while balancing priorities and meeting deadlinesExhibit self-confidence, self-motivation and determination in relentlessly pursuing individual, team and organizational targets and goalsInformation displayed above not limited to advertisement.Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application.