Chief Governance Specialist

2 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

Company Overview:

AJ Personnel is a leading recruitment agency specializing in placing top talent across various industries.

Salary:

R750,000 - R1,200,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description:

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Governance Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement an annual meeting plan for Board, Committee, and Annual General meetings
  • Prepare notices for Board, Shareholder & AGMs, including agendas, proxies, and circulation
  • Attend board meetings and take accurate minutes
  • Implement Board decisions and instructions
  • Identify and advise the Board on potential corporate governance risks and best practices
  • Stay abreast of industry developments, regulatory and legislative changes in relation to corporate governance
  • Coordinate the company's corporate governance practices, ensuring alignment with the principles outlined in the King IV report on corporate governance
  • Provide secretariat support to Board Committees (Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee)
  • Submit annual returns to the CIPC & register companies and file all changes with the CIPC (appointments, resignations, change of addresses, etc.)
  • Prepare share certificates and maintain share registers for all Companies in the Group
  • Provide support for transactions (particularly M&A) in terms of due diligence and preparation
  • Ensure that any failure to comply with relevant legislation is reported as required
  • Identify and manage compliance risks and potential legal issues facing the company
  • Monitor all legislative, regulatory, and corporate governance developments that might affect the company's operations
  • Draft and update the Delegation of Authority document
  • Provide technical expertise, conduct research, and provide guidance on standard company secretarial practices
  • Coordinate and oversee the company's investor relations
  • Identify and manage conflicts of interest for Directors
  • Respond to general queries in relation to Board Committees, FICA, SARS, BBBEE verification, and Auditor queries
  • Facilitate internal collaboration with other departments or individuals to ensure the efficient administration of the company
  • Assist the General Counsel with legal administration when required to ensure the smooth running of the Legal Department
  • Support and assist with internal and external audit items related to areas of their operation, including board governance, compliance with the Companies Act, and statutory records

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) and/or Business Administration CA (SA)
  • Professional qualification such as Chartered Secretary (ICSA) at the Chartered Institute of Company Secretaries (CIS) or working towards one
  • 5-10 Years' experience as a Company Secretary required
  • Extensive knowledge of the Companies Act and other relevant legislation: POPI, PAIA, NCA, FICA, Competition Act, NEMA, Labour Relations Act, Tax Laws, BBBEE Act, King IV Code of Corporate Governance

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment

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