Assistant Company Secretary

Thungela; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coal mining company in Johannesburg seeks a Company Secretary to oversee governance and compliance across its entities. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Institute of Secretaries qualification and at least 5 years of experience in a legal or company secretarial role. Responsibilities include managing governance policies, compliance programs, and supporting board functions. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational experience in a legal or company secretarial role.
• Proficient knowledge of legislation and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Champion effective corporate governance across legal entities.
• Draft and maintain governance policies and procedures.
• Manage compliance programs across the organization.
• Oversee governance for all legal entities.

Skills

Corporate governance knowledge

Legal compliance expertise

Governance policy drafting

Regulatory compliance management

Minute-taking

Education

Chartered Institute of Secretaries qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in a Legal discipline

Job description

Overview

You will provide professional company secretarial, governance and some compliance services to the legal entities in the Thungela Group, including the Board and Board committees, its subsidiaries, associates, and trusts, and in respect of corporate governance requirements and practices, assist with the drafting of reports for the Interim and Annual Reports, the Notice of the AGM, and perform any other functions as required from the assistant to the Company Secretary of a dual listed legal entity operating in multi jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Champion effective corporate governance across Thungela’s South African and offshore entities, ensuring alignment with the King Code and other jurisdictional requirements.
• Draft, implement, and maintain governance policies and procedures that uphold ethical standards and regulatory compliance
• Manage Business Integrity and Antitrust compliance programs, including awareness and training across the Thungela Group
• Own and oversee governance for all legal entities, partnering with board and committee chairpersons to ensure efficient and compliant operations
• Provide governance and compliance support to Employee, Community, and Rehabilitation Trusts, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory standards
• Lead regulatory compliance efforts within the Company Secretariat, including POPIA and PAIA obligations
• Support the Board and Directors in fulfilling fiduciary duties through strategic agenda planning, work plan development, and director guidance
• Ensure accurate minute-taking, action tracking, and governance reporting at Executive Committee and board meetings
• Take ownership of key board committees such as Social, Ethics & Transformation and Health, Safety, Environment & Risk, driving their strategic objectives
• Act as Company Secretary in their absence, supporting both listed and non-listed entities with secretarial and governance functions

Qualifications

• Chartered Institute of Secretaries qualification
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Legal discipline (B Proc or LLB) (NQF Level 7)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ operational experience in a legal or company secretarial role
• Experience in managing Statutory and Corporate requirements

Additional Information

• Proficient knowledge of all relevant legislation and governance standards including :
• The Companies Act, No 71 of 2008
• King IV
• JSE Listing Requirements
• Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 2002, Act 28 of 2002
• Competition Act, 89 of 1998
• Protection of Personal Information Act, No 4 of 2018
• Proficient understanding of process analysis, planning and monitoring and reporting techniques and practices

What we offer

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Thungela is a pure play coal mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

Thungela is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.