Assistant Company Secretary MMH250513-2

Guardrisk; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Company Secretary Administrator to ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements. The role involves managing committee meetings, drafting agendas, and maintaining statutory records. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of corporate governance and relevant experience in secretarial administration.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in company secretarial administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage minute taking and administration of operational and management committees.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and governance principles.
• Draft agendas and minutes for meetings.

Skills

Insurance

Financial Services

Corporate Governance

Education

CGISA Qualification

Job description

Role Purpose

The role will be required to ensure that all legal entities comply with legal, statutory and governance requirements, and also contribute towards optimisation and continuous improvement of the department. The individual will be required to manage the minute taking and administration of the operational and management committees within the organisation. This individual will also be responsible for assisting the Company Secretary with any corporate legal matters and overall governance requirements including communication, training and reporting.

Requirements

• Sound knowledge and understanding of insurance, financial services, and corporate governance.
• A CGISA qualification (advantageous).
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in company secretarial administration.
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collate information for the various forums and Committee packs, including all operational and management meetings.
• Draft agendas, in consultation with Chairperson/s, and liaise with operational and management meetings committee members.
• Attend meetings and take accurate and professional minutes.
• Draft minutes for vetting by Chairperson.
• Assist with the drafting and execution of company resolutions.
• Statutory and secretarial records.
• Check and maintain all company secretarial records in-house (manual and electronic) and with CIPC.
• Ensure that all companies comply with the Companies Act, governance principles, various applicable legislation.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Continuously develop own expertise.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Effectively manage time and ensure optimal productivity.
  
  

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