Company Legal Secretary - Insurance

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Company Secretary to manage the full secretarial function and ensure compliance with legal obligations. The ideal candidate will have an LLB degree, CGISA qualification, and at least 3-5 years of experience in a Company Secretary role. Strong communication and governance skills are essential for fostering stakeholder trust and organizational alignment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Company Secretary.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Advisor or similar role.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accurate and efficient minute-taking.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the full company secretarial function.
• Ensures compliance with legal and governance obligations.
• Provides oversight and advisory on corporate legal matters.

Skills

Strong knowledge of corporate law

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Governance capabilities

Legal drafting capabilities

Research capabilities

Education

LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification

CGISA qualification

Chartered Secretaries Institute certification

Job description

The Company Secretary is accountable for the full company secretarial function across the organisation, ensuring complete compliance with legal, statutory, and governance obligations. This role is central to maintaining the integrity of corporate governance frameworks, promoting transparency, and strengthening stakeholder trust.

The incumbent will contribute to the optimisation and continuous improvement of the company secretarial department by identifying efficiencies, implementing best practices, and driving innovation. In addition to statutory responsibilities, the role provides oversight and advisory support on corporate legal matters, mitigating risks and ensuring alignment with governance standards.

A key responsibility is fostering alignment with organisational strategic priorities, managing stakeholder communication, and enabling seamless execution of the organisation’s governance requirements.

Requirements

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• CGISA qualification (essential).
• Chartered Secretaries Institute certification (essential).
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Company Secretary.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Advisor or similar role.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate law, corporate governance, and the Companies Act.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accurate and efficient minute‑taking.
• Demonstrated governance, research, and legal drafting capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.