Durban-Based Company Secretary & Compliance Leader

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Company Secretary and Compliance Officer to uphold governance standards and regulatory compliance for a prominent financial services client.

The successful candidate will manage board and committee meetings, maintain statutory registers, and advise on duties, fiduciary responsibilities, and compliance obligations. Knowledge of King IV, Companies Act, FAIS and FICA is essential, with a proven track record in reporting and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in company secretarial or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act and King IV.
• Experience with CIPC filings and statutory records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize and minute board, committee, and shareholder meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers and file documents with CIPC.
• Advise board on duties, governance and compliance.
• Develop and implement compliance framework and policies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and perform risk assessments.
• Coordinate external regulators, auditors, and legal advisors.
• Assist in annual reports from governance perspective.
• Promote culture of compliance and ethics.

Skills

Governance and compliance leadership

Regulatory compliance (FAIS, FICA)

Board meeting coordination

Legal drafting and advisory

Attention to detail

Education

Admitted Legal Practitioner (Attorney/Advocate) or IoDSA Company Secretary

Governance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Company secretarial software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Company Secretary and Compliance Officer to uphold governance standards and regulatory compliance for a prominent financial services client.

The successful candidate will manage board and committee meetings, maintain statutory registers, and advise on duties, fiduciary responsibilities, and compliance obligations. Knowledge of King IV, Companies Act, FAIS and FICA is essential, with a proven track record in reporting and risk assessment.