Assistant Company Secretary

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious JSE-listed organization in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to support governance and compliance functions. The successful candidate will manage board support, ensure timely statutory filings, and provide governance advice, requiring a completed LLB and experience in a JSE-listed environment. This role offers the opportunity to step into a senior support position at a public entity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate commercial secretarial environment.
• Proven exposure to JSE-listed companies is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Companies Act and JSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering board and committee support including meeting packs, agendas.
• Ensure timely statutory and regulatory filings in compliance with legal requirements.
• Maintain and update the company’s statutory records and registers.
• Provide governance advice to internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies like CIPC and JSE.

Skills

Experience in corporate commercial secretarial environment

Proven exposure to JSE-listed companies

In-depth understanding of Companies Act, King IV, JSE listings

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Completed LLB degree

Qualification from CGISA or similar

Job description

SUMMARY :

A prestigious JSE-listed organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to support the Group Company Secretary in delivering high-level corporate governance, statutory compliance, and board support functions across the group. This role is reserved for a highly skilled governance professional with demonstrated experience working within a JSE-listed environment. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior support role at the heart of a publicly listed entity.

POSITION INFO :

As the Assistant Company Secretary, your duties include the following :

Assist the Group Company Secretary in delivering board and committee support, including meeting packs, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and follow-ups

Ensure timely statutory and regulatory filings in compliance with Companies Act and JSE requirements

Maintain and update the company’s statutory records and registers

Support the execution of corporate actions, share schemes, and annual reporting requirements

Provide accurate and up-to-date governance advice to internal stakeholders

Liaise with CIPC, JSE, transfer secretaries, and other regulatory bodies as required

Skills & Experience :

3-5 years of experience in a corporate commercial secretarial environment

Proven exposure to JSE-listed companies

In-depth understanding of the Companies Act, King IV, and JSE listings requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to liaise confidently with senior stakeholders

Qualification :

Completed LLB degree (non-negotiable)

Qualification from the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) or similar will be highly advantageous