Assistant Company Secretary (Legal & Governance)

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Company Secretary to lead legal and governance functions for a leading mining group in Johannesburg. Reporting directly to senior executive leadership, the role will serve as the primary authority on board administration, statutory compliance and regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full board and sub‑committee cycles, including agendas, board packs, minutes, resolutions and action tracking.
• Ensure statutory compliance with the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and oversee CIPC filings such as director changes, annual returns, UBO submissions and share transactions.
• Implement and monitor the King IV governance framework and maintain statutory registers and company records.
• Oversee trust and employee benefit scheme governance.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor regulatory developments, track legislation and ensure POPIA compliance and information governance.
• Provide governance and legal advice to executive leadership.

Required profile

• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – essential.
• Admission as an attorney – advantageous.
• CGISA qualification or current enrolment – strongly preferred.
• 3‑5 years’ experience in company secretarial, legal governance or statutory compliance, preferably within mining or a regulated industry.
• Solid knowledge of the Companies Act, King IV, CIPC processes and mining legislation (MPRDA).

Required skills

• Proficiency with board portal systems (e.g., Diligent).