Corporate Secretary - Sandton - TalentCru

Description

The primary goal of this role is to offer support to the Board Committees, Management Committees, and Subsidiary Companies.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold any of the following qualifications: CIS; B Com (Law); BA (Law) or LLB.
• A post-graduate degree (LLM/MBA/MBL) is considered an added advantage.
• Corporate Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) certification is also required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience in Corporate Secretary roles.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Familiarity with IDC policies, processes, systems, procedures, and business understanding.
• Knowledge of data and administrative management practices and procedures, as well as business and management principles.
• Relevant legislation, including the Companies Act and SAP.
• Finance for non-financial functions.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that minutes of committee meetings are properly recorded.
• Maintenance and administration of the IDC's and subsidiaries' statutory books and records.
• Providing committee members with guidance on their duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with the IDC's corporate governance framework.
• Delivering quality services to clients (both internal and external).
• Ensuring directors are aware of all relevant laws and legislation affecting the IDC and its subsidiaries.
• Conducting effective research and preparing management reports.
• Formulating committee agendas in conjunction with the Group Company Secretary and Committee chairperson.

Job Requirements

• Ability to build and manage relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good scheduling and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Liaising and engaging with both internal and external clients.
• Customer relationship skills.
• Respect for confidentiality due to the nature of the work.
• Prioritization and multitasking abilities.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams).
• Project Management Skills.
• Presentation Skills.

Competency Profile (Behavioural)

• Proactive and forward-thinking attitude.
• Relating and Networking.
• Strong Professional Judgement in managing situations and/or confidential information.
• Critical Thinking and Analysis.
• Planning and Organising.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
• Following Instructions and Procedures.
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.
• Adhering to Principles and Values.
• Presentation and Communication.
• Writing and Reporting.

Competency Profile (Technical)

• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance issues, corporate law, and compliance monitoring.
• Understanding of Company Secretarial practice and administrative requirements imposed by corporate legislation.
• Ability to conduct reviews of the regulatory framework and perform research.
• Effective liaison at a high level.
• Writing accurate and concise reports and minutes.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum.