Company Secretary

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: Market related

Training and development

Salary: Negotiable

Job summary

Hire Resolve's client in Cape Town is seeking a Company Secretary to uphold governance standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the Board and committees.

You will oversee filings with CIPC, amendments to the Companies Act, and liaise with external service providers on document amendments. The role requires a law or related degree and proven Company Secretary experience, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as Company Secretary or in a similar role.
• Experience with CIPC filings and regulatory updates.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Liaising with external service providers on amendments to documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Board on governance matters and comply with regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate annual or bi-annual board and shareholders meetings; prepare packs and minutes.
• Oversee company returns and amendments to the Companies Act.
• Manage group structures and compliance with SA/UK Companies Acts.
• Ensure compliance with King Code and governance best practices.
• Liaise with external service providers on director appointments/resignations and MOI amendments.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal knowledge

Education

Law/Business degree

Job description

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a skilled Company Secretary to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for the organisation to maintain its corporate governance standards and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. You will work closely with the Board of Directors, providing expert advice on governance matters and handling secretarial responsibilities. Your main focus will be to ensure that the company adheres to legal and regulatory requirements and to facilitate effective communication between the Board and its committees. This position requires a proactive individual with exceptional organisational skills and a strong understanding of corporate governance principles. If you are looking to advance your career as a Company Secretary within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Company Secretary or in a similar role
• Overseeing that all company returns are filed with CIPC
• Review all amendments to, or regulations issued under, the Companies Act and taking responsibility for the implementation thereof
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Liaising with external service providers on all amendments to company documentsb(i.e. director appointments/resignations, amendments to MOI, etc.)
• Focus on group structures and compliance with applicable companies acts (in UK and in SA)
• Responsible for complying with King Code and other corporate governance best practices
• Arrange annual (or bi-annual, where applicable) board meetings and shareholders meetings, prepare meeting packs and ensure minutes are kept, documented and filed
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in legal compliance and regulatory filings

Benefits

• Salary: Market related
• Training and development

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.