Group Executive – Company Secretariat

About the role

The Group Executive: Company Secretariat will report to the Group Chief Executive Officer and lead the development and implementation of the company secretariat and corporate governance frameworks across the GGDA group and its subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Company Secretariat Framework to guide preparation, management and recording of board and committee activities.
• Develop and implement a Corporate Governance Framework ensuring compliance with King IV, the Companies Act and PFMA.
• Design the Annual Board Plan and Calendar in alignment with the GGDA and subsidiary schedules.
• Certify that annual financial statements comply with statutory requirements and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with directors, the chairman, regulators and external stakeholders on governance matters.
• Provide Company Secretary services to the Group CEO’s office for EXCO, MANCO, strategic planning sessions and other meetings.

Required profile

• LLB degree and admission as an Attorney or Advocate.
• Registration with the Chartered Institute of Secretaries.
• 7‑10 years of experience in corporate secretariat or a legal environment, preferably as a Company Secretary.