Board Governance Secretary & Secretariat Lead

Interdot Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Research Commission in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Board Secretary to advise the Board, manage governance reporting and coordinate annual work plans while ensuring compliance with legislation and charters.

The role requires extensive governance, board administration and records management expertise, with strong communication and integrity. The Board Secretary will lead the Governance Secretariat and liaise with regulators, management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Corporate Governance or equivalent.
• Professional qualification in Corporate Governance or Law adds value (CGISA, CIS, Chartered Secretary, etc.).
• Minimum eight years' governance/board administration experience, with five years in a managerial role in a public entity.
• Five years' experience with King Report in Corporate Governance and policy management in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all Board and committee meetings, prepare agendas, notices and materials.
• Record and maintain minutes, resolutions and official Board records.
• Advise the Board on governance procedures and compliance.
• Facilitate communication between Board, management, regulators and stakeholders.
• Monitor implementation of Board decisions and action items.
• Maintain custody of governance documents and confidential records.
• Support induction and orientation of Board members.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory and regulatory documents.
• Organize Board evaluations, strategic retreats and governance training.
• Lead and develop the Governance Secretariat team and oversee service providers.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Board administration

Policy management

Communication skills

Integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or related fields

Professional qualification in Corporate Governance or Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic records management systems

Job description

Water Research Commission in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Board Secretary to advise the Board, manage governance reporting and coordinate annual work plans while ensuring compliance with legislation and charters.

The role requires extensive governance, board administration and records management expertise, with strong communication and integrity. The Board Secretary will lead the Governance Secretariat and liaise with regulators, management and stakeholders.