Company Secretary

Qualifications:

• LLB degree or similar
• CGISA qualification ( MUST HAVE)
• Life Insurance Expereince ( MUST HAVE)

Experience:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of corporate law and corporate governance
• 3-5 years experience as a Company Secretary
• 2 years as a legal advisor or similar.
• Charter Secretaries Institute certification essential requirement.
• Minimum three years experience in efficient minute-taking
• Legal experience
• Governance and research capabilities
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Internal Process:

• Assumes and oversees the full end-to-end Company Secretary function within the company, partnering with the external service provider to fulfil the following functions:
• Collate information for various Boards, Forums, and Group Committee meeting packs
• Draft agendas, in consultation with Chairperson/s, and liaise with Directors / Committee members

Governance:

• Drafting and maintaining the group delegation of authority framework
• Provide input on various policies
• Drafting and passing of company resolutions
• Updating statutory and secretarial records

General:

• Facilitate group and board meetings
• General governance, company secretarial, and legal advice
• Keeping abreast with legal and regulatory changes and communicating these to management

Professional Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and guidance on the Companies Act, King IV, and related legislation
• Ensure corporate governance best practices are adopted by the company
• Draft Charters, Terms of Reference, policy documents on governance and legal matters
• Draft governance and related regulatory opinions
• Assist with corporate transactions (inc but not limited to due diligence on incorporations and board structures)
• Engage with statutory and professional stakeholders as required (FSCA, PA, CIPC)