Assistant Company Secretary

Guardrisk; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal and governance requirements, attending meetings, and managing administrative duties for the company secretary. Candidates should possess a CGISA qualification and have 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and business acumen are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in company secretarial administration.
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance and legal compliance.
• Proven ability to manage time and ensure optimal productivity.

Responsibilities

• Collate information and draft agendas for meetings.
• Attend meetings and take accurate minutes.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and governance principles.

Skills

Knowledge of insurance and financial services

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Business Acumen

Education

CGISA qualification

Job description

Overview

As the Assistant Company Secretary this individual will be responsible for supporting the Company Secretary and providing company secretarial services to Guardrisk Group.

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Role Purpose

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.

Requirements

• Sound knowledge and understanding of insurance, financial services, and corporate governance.
• A CGISA qualification (advantageous).
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in company secretarial administration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Competencies

• Business Acumen.
• Client/ Stakeholder Commitment.
• Results driven.
• Self-Awareness and Insight.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).

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