Job Description

Deputy Company Secretary

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric [Grade 12]
• Recognised Legal degree (B Com Law/BA Law/LLB)
• Postgraduate degree
• Admitted Attorney
• Minimum 10 years of 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

Requirements:

• Assist in drafting the various reports as part of the Groups 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 shareholders' 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