Governance and Legal Assistant

Sanlam; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational financial services group is seeking a Governance and Legal Support Specialist to join their team in Midrand, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support across governance, finance, and legal functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. They should have a Bcom Law or Bachelors of Law degree, along with 3-5 years of experience in legal and governance settings. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic workplace committed to transformation and diversity.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in legal, governance and company secretary environment.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory frameworks such as Companies Act and King V.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to Governance, Finance and Legal functions.
• Prepare, review and coordinate Board and Committee packs.
• Support implementation of governance frameworks and policies.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts and correspondence.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate logistics for governance activities.

Skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Document management systems

Education

Bcom Law or Bachelors of Law

Admitted Attorney

Qualification in Governance

Job description

Who are we?

MiWay is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world‑class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella – all managed online. We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way – free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the “what‑ifs” of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability and Attitude. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWay’s core values! Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then MiWay is the place for you!

What will you do?

To provide administrative and operational support to the Governance, Finance and Legal function, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, effective governance practices, and legal support.

What will make you successful in this role?

Governance Support

• Prepare, review and coordinate Board and Committee packs.
• Maintain statutory registers and company records.
• Support implementation of governance frameworks, committees, and policies in line with Companies Act and King V principles.
• Provide governance support to internal departments, exco and manco to ensure compliance and best practices.

Legal Administration

• Draft and review legal documents, contracts and correspondence.
• Maintain and manage the legal document repository.
• Assist with legal matters for external legal counsel and internal stakeholders.

Administrative Duties

• Schedule meetings, set reminders, and coordinate logistics for governance activities across Miway.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required Bcom Law or Bachelors of Law
• Admitted Attorney advantageous
• Qualification in Governance advantageous.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in legal, governance and company secretary environment.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Companies Act, King V).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail, analytical and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Powerpoint and document management systems.

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation
• Customer focus
• Drives results
• Collaborates
• Being resilient

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Deadline to apply: 15 December 2025.

Our commitment to transformation

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.