Assistant Company Secretary

Guardrisk; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Company Secretary to ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements. The role involves providing secretarial services, minute taking, and supporting the Company Secretary with various legal matters. Suitable candidates should have a CGISA qualification and expertise in corporate governance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in company secretarial administration.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of insurance, financial services, and corporate governance.
• Advantageous to have a CGISA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide company secretarial services to ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements.
• Manage minute taking and administration of committees.
• Assist the Company Secretary with corporate legal matters.

Skills

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Computer literate

Business Acumen

Client/ Stakeholder Commitment

Results driven

Collaboration

Self-Awareness and Insight

Education

CGISA qualification

Job description

Role Purpose

The individual will be responsible for providing company secretarial services to the Guardrisk Group of companies. The role will be required to ensure that all legal entities comply with legal, statutory and governance requirements, and also contribute towards optimisation and continuous improvement of the department. The individual will be required to manage the minute taking and administration of the operational and management committees within the organisation. This individual will also be responsible for assisting the Company Secretary with any corporate legal matters and overall governance requirements including communication, training and reporting.

Outputs

Internal Process

• Collate information for the various forums and Committee packs, including all operational and management meetings.
• Draft agendas, in consultation with Chairperson/s, and liaise with operational and management meetings committee members.
• Attend meetings and take accurate and professional minutes.
• Draft minutes for vetting by Chairperson.
• Assist with the drafting and execution of company resolutions.
• Statutory and secretarial records.
• Check and maintain all company secretarial records in-house (manual and electronic) and with CIPC.
• Ensure that all companies comply with the Companies Act, governance principles, various applicable legislation.

People

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Continuously develop own expertise.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Effectively manage time and ensure optimal productivity.
• Be self-confident, self-motivated, and relentlessly pursue targets and goals.

Qualification and Experience

• CGISA qualification (advantageous).
• Sound knowledge and understanding of insurance, financial services, and corporate governance.
• 1-3 years’ experience in company secretarial administration.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be computer literate.

Competencies

• Business Acumen.
• Client/ Stakeholder Commitment.
• Results driven.
• Collaboration.
• Self-Awareness and Insight.

Should you not hear from us within 21 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.