Company Secretary

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development support

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Company Secretary to oversee governance and statutory compliance for operations in Mahikeng. This senior role involves advising the board, maintaining statutory registers, and coordinating board and shareholder meetings.

The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with the Companies Act and related regulations, while upholding high governance standards and facilitating transparent communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Chartered Secretary qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Company Secretary.
• In-depth knowledge of the South African Companies Act and governance principles.
• Excellent organizational and minute-taking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software for corporate secretarial duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other relevant legislation.
• Organize and manage board, committee, and shareholder meetings; prepare agendas and minutes.
• Maintain statutory registers (members, directors, charges).
• File annual returns with CIPC.
• Advise the board on governance best practices.
• Manage communication with shareholders and stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Minute-taking

Communication

Education

Chartered Secretary (CIS/ICSA)

Tools

Corporate secretarial software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a qualified and experienced Company Secretary to oversee corporate governance and statutory compliance for their operations in Mahikeng . This key position involves ensuring the company meets its legal and regulatory obligations, managing board and shareholder meetings, and maintaining statutory registers. You will play a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, advising the board of directors, and facilitating effective communication between the company and its stakeholders, contributing to transparency and accountability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other relevant legislation and regulations.


• Organize and manage board meetings, committee meetings, and shareholder meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes.


• Maintain statutory registers, including the register of members, directors, and charges.


• File annual returns and other required documents with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).


• Advise the board on corporate governance best practices and their implications.


• Manage communication with shareholders and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Chartered Secretary (e.g., CIS, ICSA) qualification or equivalent.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Company Secretary or in a similar corporate governance role.


• In-depth knowledge of the South African Companies Act and corporate governance principles.


• Excellent organizational and minute-taking skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Proficiency in relevant software for corporate secretarial duties.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.


• Opportunity to lead governance functions in Mahikeng .


• Professional development support.


• A role with significant responsibility and impact on corporate compliance.