Company Secretary – Board Governance & Compliance

About the role

The Company Secretary provides professional secretarial support to the Board and its Committees, ensuring effective governance, statutory compliance and adherence to corporate governance standards. Reporting to the Chairperson of the Board with a dotted‑line to the CFO, the role is pivotal in guiding directors on their duties and responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the Board and Committees on corporate governance, ethics and legal responsibilities, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and King V.
• Maintain and manage statutory records including the Memorandum of Incorporation, share registers, shareholders’ agreements and registered office details.
• Coordinate and submit all statutory filings to the CIPC, such as annual returns, beneficial ownership disclosures and special resolutions.
• Develop and manage the annual Board and Committee meeting calendar, handling notices, logistics and stakeholder communications.
• Manage the declaration of interest register and obtain annual financial disclosures from directors.
• Attend and support Board, Committee, MANCO and EXCO meetings, preparing agendas, packs and ensuring timely follow‑up.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in company secretarial practice or comparable governance discipline.
• Proven experience in corporate governance and statutory compliance within a finance environment.
• Strong knowledge of South African Companies Act, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and King V.
• Ability to liaise with senior executives and Board members effectively.

Required skills

• Proficiency in preparing and filing documents in XBRL format.