Assistant Company Secretary

Communicate Ct; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established FMCG company seeks an experienced company secretary to support the Group Company Secretary. This role involves coordinating board meetings, preparing essential documentation, and ensuring corporate governance compliance. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive legal expertise and a solid understanding of regulations to guide strategic initiatives within the organization. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact senior management and subsidiary companies, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability in governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience required.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and board meeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all board meetings and prepare board packs.
• Work closely with the Head of Legal and assist subsidiary companies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.

Skills

Knowledge of JSA Regulations

Understanding of the Companies Act

Familiarity with King IV Code

Legal expertise

Corporate governance

Board meeting coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Education

LLB Degree

Job description

Brief Description

A well-established FMCG company in Cape Town is looking to appoint an experienced company secretary to assist the Group Company Secretary. This position offers the opportunity to guide the business in aligning strategic initiatives and to play a key role alongside senior management of subsidiary companies. The ideal candidate will utilize extensive legal experience and qualifications to plan, collate board packs, maintain databases, and draft resolutions.

Job Description:

1. Coordinate all board meetings
2. Prepare board packs
3. Work closely with the Head of Legal
4. Assist with subsidiary companies
5. Ensure corporate governance
6. Conduct director inductions
7. Handle shareholder resolutions
8. Liaise with JSE sponsors and transfer stakeholders

Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of JSA Regulations
• Understanding of the Companies Act
• Familiarity with King IV Code
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience

Qualification: LLB Degree

Contact Shakirah Lakay via email, quoting Ref: CTF020829.

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Key Skills:

• Legal expertise
• Corporate governance
• Board meeting coordination
• Stakeholder liaison

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ years

Vacancy: 1