Deputy Company Secretary

2 weeks ago


Woodmead, South Africa AECI Full time

Assist in drafting the various reports as part of the Group’s Integrated Report
- Plays a key role in the preparation of Board and Committee Documents
- Provide assistance to the Group Compliance Officer in ensuring compliance with Group Secretariat related legislation and regulations
- Draft internal governance policies, procedures and internal controls in the management of the Group Secretariat function and ensure adherence thereto
- Ensure compliance with JSE listing rules, including the drafting of market announcements; regulations; company law and corporate governance guidelines
- Provide detailed project management of Executive, Board and Committee meetings
- Attendance and involvement at board meetings
- Prepare agendas and papers for Board and Committee meetings
- Provide expert assistance to the Group Investor Relations Office
- Ensure properly convened shareholder’s meetings
- Ensure meetings are professionally minuted and documented
- Provide leadership to the Group Secretariat Team
- Build a strong and cohesive team by recruiting top talent and creating an inclusive, high-performing and healthy team culture
- Provide technical direction and guidance to the Group Secretariat team through expert advice, performance management and employee engagement

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Recognised legal degree (B Com Law/BA Law/LLB)
- Postgraduate degree
- Admitted Attorney
- Minimum 10 years’ assistant company secretarial experience
- Minimum of 8 years JSE listed company secretarial experience (including minute taking)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with the JSELR, Companies Act and commercial practice
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing a secretariat department
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in advising boards and committees on governance and compliance matters
- In-depth knowledge of establishing Group Secretariat policies and procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of drafting board and committee documents