Deputy Company Secretary – Group Governance Role

About the role

The Santam Group is seeking an experienced Deputy Company Secretary to support the Group Company Secretary in ensuring statutory compliance and robust corporate governance across its entities, based in Tygervalley, Cape Town.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, administration and legal entity management of the Santam Group companies, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
• Prepare, coordinate and distribute Board meeting packs, agendas and minutes within agreed timelines.
• Develop, embed and communicate the Group’s governance framework to stakeholders.
• Assist with Board evaluations, statutory and corporate governance audits, and monitor regulatory changes affecting the Group.
• Support compliance with the Companies Act, JSE listing requirements and draft SENS announcements.
• Maintain share registers, shareholder communications and dividend processing.
• Manage company records, both physical and digital, including MoIs and compliance documentation.
• Safeguard confidentiality of statutory records and corporate documents.
• Oversee director induction, orientation and ongoing training.
• Lead ad‑hoc projects to improve secretarial processes and investor relations.

Required profile

• Admitted attorney with LLB or equivalent degree; Chartered Secretary or Governance qualification advantageous.
• 15–20 years of experience in company secretarial roles within a group of companies.
• Deep knowledge of corporate governance, statutory compliance, JSE listing rules and the King Reports.
• Proven ability to manage Board logistics, AGMs and regulatory filings.
• Strong independent work ethic, multitasking capability and stakeholder relationship skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with digital board meeting pack platforms.