Company Secretary - Johannesburg, South Africa - H2R Africa

H2R Africa

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

Our client in the Financial Industry has a vacancy available for a Company Secretary to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg, Northern Suburbs.

To act as the Company Secretary of the company by performing the responsibilities listed below in accordance with international and national best practice and with the aim of aligning with good corporate governance principles and in compliance with the Companies Act (where appropriate) and King IV.

To build out the governance structures and processes for the Payments Industry Body (PIB), which should ultimately replace the company, in adherence to the approved PIB Design, and while retaining stakeholder support and involvement.

Responsibilities:

Provide Councillors with guidance as to their duties, responsibilities, and powers.
Make Councillors aware of any law relevant to or affecting the company and affecting them in their personal capacities.
Report to Council any failure on the part of the company or a Councillor to comply with the company Constitution, and legislation where appropriate.
Assist the Nomination and Induction Committee and ensure that the procedure for the appointment of Councillors and the management of conflicts of interest are properly carried out.
Assist in the proper induction, orientation, on'going training and education of Councillors, including assessing the specific training needs of Councillors in their fiduciary and other governance responsibilities.
Provide a central source of guidance and advice to Council and Councillors, and within the company, on matters of good governance and of changes in governance' related policies and legislation.
Have a direct channel of communication to the Independent Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson and be available to provide comprehensive practical support and guidance to Councillors, with particular emphasis on supporting the independent non'executive Councillors, the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of Council and the chairs of Council Subcommittees.
Ensure that Council, Council Subcommittee and the company Structure Constitutions are kept up to date.
Ensure the scheduling of all Council, Council Committee meetings and meetings of the Executive Committee for the year. The Company Secretary prepares the agendas and workplans for these meetings in conjunction with the Chairperson and/or key Executive.
Ensure that meeting papers are circulated timeously to all Councillors to enable them to prepare adequately for these meetings.
Take responsibility for the minutes, feedback reports and matters arising schedules for the company Council and its Committees. Minutes are to be circulated in a timely manner, after the approval of the Chairperson.
Take responsibility for the minutes, the feedback reports and matters arising schedules for the Executive Committee. Minutes are to be circulated in a timely manner, after the approval of the Chairperson. Raise matters that may warrant the attention of Council.
Assist the with the bi'annual evaluation of the Chairperson, Council and Councillors.
Provide general governance advice pertaining to the company as an entity, its compliance with its Constitution and the King IV principles.
Design and implement the company's and Payments Industry Body (PIB) governance models. Engage stakeholders for the necessary support and approval for these models.
Proactive and assertive governance management of the executive committee.
Strong understanding of the company's strategy and macroeconomic strategic issues.
Drive policy and culture change in the company when needed.
Accountable to company's Council, and the PIB Board, when constituted.

Requirements:

An admitted attorney with academic qualification such as B Juris, B Proc or LLB or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification or higher; and/or a Company Secretariate qualification
Registration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of Southern Africa (ICSA) will be an added advantage
Experience in a company secretary function is compulsory (10 years minimum)
Management skills and experience (people, projects and finance)

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