Sabenza IT

Group Company Secretary

Sabenza IT  •  Centurion, ZA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


Ready to be the Corporate Governance
Rockstar this Group needs?


We’re on the hunt for a sharp, switched-on

Company Secretary

who doesn’t just tick boxes — you own the boardroom,
keep the regulators smiling, and make corporate governance feel less like a
rulebook and more like a superpower.


You’ll be the trusted right-hand to our
Executive: Governance and Secretarial, playing a pivotal role across our Group
and subsidiaries. From crafting watertight resolutions and keeping minute books
flawless, to orchestrating smooth AGMs and turning complex governance risks
into manageable game plans — you’ll be the glue that holds our corporate
integrity together with style and precision.


Ready to bring your A-game to the
boardroom?


Drop your CV — let’s make governance
groovy again.


Job Overview:


We are actively seeking a highly
experienced Company Secretary to provide expert secretarial services to our
Group and its subsidiaries. This key role will support the Executive:
Governance and Secretarial in maintaining the highest standards of corporate
governance across all entities. As the Company Secretary, you will be expected
to provide full secretarial support to board committees, management committees,
and assist in ensuring compliance with governance regulations and best
practices.


Duties:


  • Act as the Company Secretary for
    designated subsidiary companies, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act,
    including the preparation of annual returns, submission of amendments to
    Memoranda of Incorporation (MOIs), and updating director, auditor, and secretary
    details.

  • Liaise with CIPC (Companies and
    Intellectual Property Commission) to ensure the timely and accurate submission
    of all relevant documents and filings. This includes submitting resolutions,
    paying levies and fees, and staying ahead of any changes in the Companies Act
    and CIPC regulations.

  • Monitor changes in corporate governance
    legislation and standards (including King IV and other governance codes) and
    work with the Executive: Governance and Secretarial to ensure the Group remains
    compliant with these evolving regulations.

  • Identify, assess, and monitor corporate
    governance risks in both internal and external environments, and provide
    guidance on mitigating these risks.

  • Provide comprehensive secretarial support
    to Board committees and management committees, ensuring meetings are properly
    scheduled, agendas are prepared, and relevant meeting materials are
    distributed.

  • Attend, minute, and circulate minutes of
    meetings for assigned committees, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

  • Develop and manage an updated Matters
    Arising schedule to ensure timely responses and action items are tracked and
    resolved.

  • Prepare and maintain attendance registers
    and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements regarding director
    information.

  • Maintain and update the share register and
    minute books for designated subsidiaries.

  • Draft resolutions when required for
    subsidiary companies, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

  • Work closely with external auditors to
    ensure that the assigned subsidiaries’ compliance with the Companies Act is
    thoroughly audited and accurately reported.

  • Assist the Executive: Governance and
    Secretarial in preparing the Integrated Annual Report (IAR), including managing
    the liaison with creative agencies, collating contributions from relevant
    departments, and ensuring that reporting deadlines are met.

  • Assist in organizing and coordinating the
    Annual General Meeting (AGM) in compliance with the Company Act and
    Regulations, including managing internal departments to ensure the smooth
    running of the AGM and handling Board nominations.


Requirements


  • Tertiary Qualification in Law, Corporate
    Governance, or a related field.

  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a
    Company Secretary, with comprehensive exposure to secretarial functions for
    large corporate structures, including managing board meetings, preparing
    agendas, taking minutes, and handling matters arising.

  • In-depth knowledge of corporate governance
    regulations, including compliance with King IV, the Companies Act, and other
    relevant legal frameworks.

  • Proven ability to handle complex
    governance issues and deliver sound advice on compliance and regulatory matters.
Sabenza IT

About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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