Senior Corporate Secretary - Gauteng at Industrial Development Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide a comprehensive range of company secretarial services in compliance with prevailing IDC corporate governance framework. The services provided by the Department include those required by various statutes and regulations, as well as “value added” services over and above the legal and regulatory minimum. The role of the Senior Company Secretary is to provide administrative support to the Group Company Secretary whose role ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements specifically those specified by the Companies Act and King IV. 

The role incumbent, under the guidance of the Deputy Group Company Secretary provides support to the Board Committees, Management Committees as well as to Subsidiary Companies. The role incumbent will be responsible for drafting agendas, taking accurate minutes, processing action plans and facilitating a practical committee management process. It is inherent to the role that the incumbent is honest in dealing with cash and financial transactions.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A legal qualification or equivalent degree (B Com; B Com (Law); BA (Law), B. Proc, LLB)
• CIS or equivalent qualification.
• A postgraduate degree (LLM / MBA / MBL) will be an added advantage.
• Admitted Attorney will be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8-10 years proven experience within a company secretarial or similar environment.
• Previous operations at Senior level would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and other relevant public service legislation;
• Understanding of financial services

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise on matters of corporate governance and changes in applicable legislation;
• Provide committee members collectively and individually with guidance as to their duties and responsibilities;
• Ensure that minutes of committee meetings are properly recorded and timely prepared;
• Prepare and update statutory books and records of the IDC and its subsidiaries and investee companies;
• Prepare and facilitate annual committee evaluations and address aspects that may arise;
• Ensure compliance with the IDC’s corporate governance framework;
• Tailor training sessions relevant to the Committees;
• Ensure that services provided to clients (both internal and external) meets quality specifications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL/ BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance issues, corporate law, and compliance monitoring
• A sound knowledge grasp of Company Secretarial practice and the administrative requirements imposed by corporate legislation
• Ability to conduct reviews of the regulatory framework and to conduct research
• Ability to liaise effectively at a high level;
• Strong communication skills written and verbal
• Attention to detail [accuracy is paramount]
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to cope with new business demands and adhere to outlined turnaround times
• Ability to work independently, without guidance and in a team
• Ability to maintain confidential information

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Resilience
• Decisiveness in Execution
• People Engagement
• Communication and Engagement
• Diverse Stakeholder Management
• Team Work
• Innovation
• Change leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Mind Set