Junior Company Secretary

1 week ago

Tygervalley Western Cape, South Africa Sanlam Full time R600 000 - R1 300 000 per year

Who we are?

Sanlam Investment Group

The Sanlam Investment Group is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in-house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public, actively and passively managed, to develop investment solutions that are in our clients' best interests and have a positive impact on society. Backed by the Sanlam Group's balance sheet, the Sanlam Investment Group has a true competitive advantage in its ability to invest alongside clients, particularly in private markets where impact investing drives the agenda.

The Sanlam Investment Group is one of the largest, most diversified financial services and investment firms in Southern Africa with assets under management and administration of more than R2 trillion. It is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor and one of the largest black-empowered asset managers on the African continent.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing meeting packs and recording minutes of various subsidiary and management structures
  • Assisting with the compilation of approval frameworks, delegations of authority, charters and terms of reference, together with overseeing the database thereof
  • Drafting board and shareholder resolutions
  • Researching and providing updates on relevant company law, governance and sector-specific legislative and other developments
  • Assisting with governance reviews and other related initiatives within the Cluster
  • Assisting with the update of all governance-related documentation within the scope of the Company Secretariat functions
  • Company administrative services, including keeping company records updated with CIPC, maintaining company registers, and acting as the point of contact with the external auditors who conduct annual company secretarial audits on those subsidiaries.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

  • LLB
  • 3 - 5 years experience as a Company Secretary or in a Corporate Governance role
  • Experience within the Financial Services sector would be an advantage

Technical Competencies

  • Knowledge of Company Law, corporate governance and company secretarial principles, practices and procedures

Behavioural Competencies

  • Team player
  • Able to build relationships with staff across the various levels in the organisation
  • High level of integrity and ethical conviction
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail with good planning and work management skills
  • Proactive and have the ability to work independently

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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