Assistant Company Secretary / Paralegal – Corporate Governance – Cape Town
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are recruiting an Assistant Company Secretary / Paralegal for an extremely large, multi-outlet company with a Board of Directors, based in Cape Town. This is a highly administrative, corporate governance role — perfect for someone who takes pride in managing documentation, keeping records flawless, and ensuring board processes run smoothly.This is not a litigation or courtroom role — instead, you will be the detail-driven backbone of the Company Secretary’s office, making sure that governance and compliance standards are upheld at the highest level.DescriptionKey Responsibilities
- Provide full support to the Company Secretary in all governance, legal, and compliance functions.
- Draft, proofread, and edit legal and governance documents to ensure accuracy and statutory compliance.
- Maintain statutory records and assist with CIPC filings and other regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate Board of Directors and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and distribution of board packs.
- Manage diaries, schedules, and travel arrangements for board members and senior executives.
- Maintain accurate and accessible governance and legal document archives.
- Highly organised, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.
- Proactive with strong problem-solving skills.
- Professional and discreet when dealing with sensitive matters.
- Able to liaise confidently with senior executives and board members.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.If you have not heard back from us within the next two weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful on this particular occasion.Search for other corporate positions here:
https://hospitalityjobsafrica.com/corporate-recruitment/Minimum RequirementsMinimum Requirements
- Paralegal Diploma, LLB, or Higher Certificate in Law OR a Business Administration degree with governance experience.
- Proven experience in corporate governance, legal compliance, and board administration.
- Strong legal document editing and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Advanced MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with document management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.