Corporate Governance & Compliance Officer

About the role

Swift Recruitment is looking for an experienced and highly organised Corporate Governance & Compliance Officer to provide comprehensive governance, compliance and administrative support across a group structure. The role ensures statutory compliance, maintains corporate records and supports board and committee activities while liaising with legal advisors, auditors and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, facilitate, execute and file board and shareholder resolutions and monitor approval processes.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, attendance registers and action tracking.
• Prepare and submit annual returns, statutory filings and manage CIPC applications such as director changes, MOI amendments and share capital adjustments.
• Maintain shareholder registers, process share allotments, transfers, buy‑backs and issue share certificates.
• Safeguard statutory records including MOIs, trust deeds, minute books and signed share certificates.
• Collect, verify and maintain FICA/KYC documentation and respond to stakeholder requests.
• Collate information for BEE reporting, update shareholding data and support regulatory submissions.
• Maintain filing systems, manage office supplies and provide general administrative support.

Required profile

• Proven experience in corporate governance, company secretarial or compliance functions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to engage professionally with board members, auditors, legal advisors and other stakeholders.

Required skills