Company Secretary

• Guide the Board: Ensure the Board understands their responsibilities and duties.
• Advise on Governance: Inform the Board on good corporate governance and legislative changes.
• Board Attention Matters: Identify and advise on issues requiring board attention.
• Annual Board Work Plan: Develop and implement the Annual Board Work Plan and Calendar in collaboration with the Board and Executive Committee, aligning with PFMA and Shareholder Compact reporting periods.
• Agenda and Liaison: Draft agendas with the Chairperson/s and liaise with Directors/Committee members.
• Board Packs and Meetings: Upload Board packs, corporate calendars, attend meetings, record proceedings, and manage minutes.
• Follow-up Actions: Proactively manage follow-ups on meeting action items.
• King IV Principles: Ensure coverage of strategy, policy, oversight, and disclosure principles.
• Special Resolutions: Prepare and lodge special resolutions.
• Statutory Documents: Maintain Company Secretarial/Statutory documents and records.
• Charters and References: Keep Board and Committee charters and terms of reference updated.
• Annual Financial Statements: Distribute the company’s annual financial statements as required.
• Training Needs: Assess and address training needs of Directors and Executives on fiduciary/governance responsibilities.
• Board Evaluation: Prepare and facilitate annual Board evaluation.
• Succession Planning: Liaise with the Chairman for Board succession planning.
• Regulatory Engagement: Engage with dtic and regulatory authorities for director appointments.
• Meeting Scheduling: Schedule pre-meeting caucus/agenda reviews involving the CEO, Chairman, and Company Secretary.
• Director Fees: Advise on and manage Director fees.
• Compliance Certification: Certify in the Corporation's integrated report the filing of required returns and notices.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure annual financial statements are sent to relevant stakeholders.
• Support and Guidance: Provide overall support and guidance to the Corporation.
• Deputy Information Officer: Act as deputy information officer in terms of PAIA and POPIA.
• Shareholder Relations: Maintain key relationships with the Shareholder and its representatives.

• LLB and CIS (Company Secretarial) qualifications are required.
• Being an Admitted Attorney or Advocate of the High Court in South Africa is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Company Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary, including experience in minute compilation.

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