Corporate Secretary – Governance & Board Administration

About the role

Communicare is a dynamic social enterprise tackling South Africa’s housing crisis. The Corporate Secretary will lead corporate governance and statutory compliance for the group, ensuring seamless board administration and accurate record‑keeping.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with the Companies Act, the organisation’s MOI and internal rules, reporting any gaps.
• Organise and administer Board, committee, AGM and shareholder meetings in line with statutory requirements.
• Prepare and submit statutory documents, including CIPC filings and certification of annual financial statements.
• Maintain and update statutory records, board packs, resolutions and other governance documentation.
• Plan and conduct periodic performance assessments of directors, committees and the board as a whole.
• Identify training needs for directors and deliver ongoing governance development programmes.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of South African Companies Act, MOI and corporate governance best practices.
• Experience in board administration, statutory filing and governance reporting.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with a proactive compliance mindset.
• Ability to assess and develop director performance and training programmes.

Required skills

What we offer

• A diverse, progressive work environment that values employee wellness and growth.
• Equal‑opportunity employment with reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment.
• Opportunity to make a tangible social impact in affordable housing.