Assistant Company Secretary

1 week ago


Parktown, South Africa Rand Mutual Assurance Full time

**THE JOB AT A GLANCE**

As the Assistant Company Secretarial, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the company secretarial function as well as providing ancillary and administrative support to the Group: Company Secretary.

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**

**Board of Directors’ Management**:
q Providing guidance and advice to the Board and individual directors on their duties and responsibilities.

q Assist with the management review and update of the skills matrix for Directors in line with Governance prescripts

q Assist in the proper induction, orientation, ongoing training and education of Directors, including assessing the specific training needs of the Directors in their fiduciary and other governance responsibilities.

q Assist in providing Board (collectively / individually) with guidance as to their rights, duties, responsibilities and powers in line with Legislation and Policies and Procedures.

q Support in making the Directors aware of the Company’s Memorandum of Incorporation, Companies Act and Insurance Act.

**Management of Company Secretarial Function of the Department**:
q Ensure the preparation of appropriate Board and sub-committee papers as well as other submissions applicable to management committee.

q Assist with the development of the RMA Governance framework and ensure that Board, its committees and the Company operate within the framework.

q Drafting and facilitating approval of written resolutions.

q Ensuring compliance of the company with the Delegation of Authority (DoA).

q Assist with the review and amendment of RMA Governance Policies.

q Develop annual meeting plans for Board, Board Committees and EXCO.

q Provide for the proper recording of Board and Management Committee minutes and resolutions.

q Support the Company Secretary in the effective and efficient provision of secretariat services to the Board, its sub-committees and the Executive Leadership Team including preparing agendas, co-ordinating the production of papers and minutes, record-keeping and ensuring that there is effective follow through on all relevant matters arising and action points

q Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and industry bodies (PA) through ensuring effective communication to internal and external audiences, and growth of relationship with regulators

q Attend meetings of the Board and its sub-committees and taking minutes on behalf of the Company Secretary when required.

q Work with the Company Secretary in prioritizing the demanding workload to meet all deadlines.

q Work with the Company Secretary to ensure that all relevant scheduling activities are carried out, including organising all aspects of Board and other meetings and ensuring all involved are aware of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.

q Collate, review and prepare a range of papers and correspondence, proactively identify and distill pertinent issues where appropriate.

q Communicate directly, and on behalf of the Company Secretary, with Board members and others.

q Manage projects, research and prepare appropriate reports or presentations independently.

q Handle correspondence and documentation for the Company Secretary, including financial reports and documentation of a sensitive or confidential nature using a high degree of discretion.

q Research, prioritise and follow up on incoming issues and concerns for the Company Secretary.

q Review and improve operating practices within the function to ensure it operates to its optimum.

q Set up and manage agreed communication systems and protocols to ensure consistent standards in all communications from the Company Secretary.

q Maintain all statutory records including all registers of shareholders and directors, minute books and attendance registers.

q Ensure all records are timeously filed with the Registrar of Companies, PA

q Ensure that the Board Committees and Management Committees are aware of all the legislation and governance requirements, relevant to, or affecting the Company and reporting at any Shareholder / Board/Management Committee Meeting on any failure to comply.

q Ensure that the Board sub-committees, and relevant Management Committees’ charters and terms of reference, are relevant and updated.

q Responsible for the effective adoption, roll out and embedding of governance related policies, within the organization, including around ethics and conflicts of interest.

q Assist the Company Secretary in providing an effective Board and Committee reporting function. This will include the organisation of meetings, minuting and adherence to constitutional documents.

q Responsible for successful implementation of the Annual General meeting

q Co-ordination of the Board Strategic session on behalf of the Company; and

q Co-ordination of the EXCO Strategic session on behalf of the Company.

**Stakeholder Management**:
q Work effectively in a demanding environment with competing priorities

q Support the Comp



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