Assistant Company Secretary MMH250513-2

Guardrisk; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Sandton seeks a Company Secretary to ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements. Responsibilities include managing meeting minutes, drafting agendas, and maintaining company records. The ideal candidate has sound knowledge of insurance and corporate governance, along with 1-3 years of experience in secretarial administration. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in company secretarial administration.

Responsibilities

• Collate information for forums and committee packs.
• Draft agendas and liaise with committee members.
• Attend meetings and take accurate minutes.
• Assist with drafting and executing company resolutions.
• Maintain all company secretarial records.

Skills

Sound knowledge and understanding of insurance

Financial services understanding

Corporate governance knowledge

Education

CGISA qualification

Job description

Overview

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 and 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.