Freelance Company Secretary (South African Law & Governance)

Sapientis Talent Management Pty. Ltd.; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in South Africa is looking for an experienced Company Secretary to provide governance support and compliance services. This role offers flexible, project-based engagements and requires a strong understanding of South African corporate governance frameworks. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and excellent organizational skills. Applications are open to professionals who can thrive in a project-based environment.

Benefits

Flexible project-based engagements

Exposure to governance best practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Company Secretarial or Governance role.
• Proven experience preparing board packs and maintaining statutory records.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support client boards with company secretarial services.
• Manage statutory filings and compliance.
• Provide governance advisory and best-practice advice.

Skills

Company Secretarial experience

Knowledge of South African Companies Act

Board minutes preparation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Company Secretarial Practice or Law

Tools

CIPC online systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Company Secretary with a strong understanding of South African corporate governance and compliance frameworks? We are seeking a freelance professional to support our growing portfolio of clients with board administration, statutory compliance, and governance advisory services.

This is a flexible consulting opportunity ideal for professionals with CoSec experience in listed, private, or non-profit entities who thrive in a project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support client boards with company secretarial services, including but not limited to:

• Board & Committee Support
  • Distribute meeting packs and maintain attendance registers.
  • Attend and minute board and committee meetings (virtual/in-person).
  • Circulate minutes and track action items within agreed timelines.
• Statutory Compliance
  • Manage statutory filings (director changes, annual returns, beneficial ownership updates).
  • Maintain statutory registers and monitor CIPC compliance.
  • Ensure alignment with Companies Act, King IV, and entity MOIs.
• Governance Advisory
  • Support board inductions and governance training.
  • Assist with board calendars, workplans, and charter reviews.
  • Provide proactive advice on best-practice governance processes.
• Tiered Service Execution
  • Deliver across varying engagement models – from foundational support (ad hoc board packs and minutes) to full outsourced CoSec solutions including compliance oversight and advisory.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Company Secretarial or Governance role (consulting or in-house).
• Strong knowledge of South African Companies Act, CIPC filings, and King IV principles.
• Proven experience preparing board packs, drafting accurate minutes, and maintaining statutory records.
• Familiarity with CIPC online systems and beneficial ownership requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with boards and senior leadership.
• Relevant qualification in Company Secretarial Practice, Law, Governance, or equivalent (CGISA membership advantageous).

What We Offer

• Flexible, project-based engagements supporting diverse clients and sectors.
• Exposure to board governance best practices and innovative advisory work.

• Location: South Africa (Remote / Hybrid – Travel for Board Meetings as Required)
• Engagement: Project-Based / Part-Time Consulting

Please email your CV and availability to [e-mail] with the subject line “Company Secretary – Governance Support”.

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