Senior Corporate Secretary

2 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa IDC Full time

Synopsis

A permanent position exists within the Corporate Secretariat for a Senior Corporate Secretary at our Head Office in Sandton, reporting to the Group Company Secretary.

To provide support to the Board Committees, Management Committees as well as to Subsidiary Companies.

The role incumbent will be responsible for developing Committee charters, managing Committee Annual Work Plans, drafting agendas, taking accurate minutes, processing action plans, and facilitating a practical committee management process.


The role incumbent will 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 Senior Corporate Secretary will work closely with the Group Company Secretary and the Deputy Group Company Secretary.

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 58 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

TECHNICAL/ BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Indepth 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

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 Reference:
IDC00031

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