Junior Company Secretary

FROGG Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment SA is assisting a leading investment firm in Sandton to recruit a Junior Company Secretary with a legal background. The role focuses on governance and statutory compliance across funds, portfolio companies and SPVs.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB or BCom Law, CGISA studies, and 2–3 years in corporate governance or legal administration. Strong minute-taking and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• LLB or BCom Law degree is essential.
• CGISA studies are essential.
• 2–3 years’ corporate governance, legal administration, or assistant company secretarial experience (financial services, investments, or law firm background preferred; completed articles considered).
• Sound understanding of the Companies Act and King IV.
• Excellent minute-taking, legal drafting, and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Board Support - Collate board packs and assist with logistics for Board and Investment Committee meetings.
• Minute Taking - Draft meeting minutes, track matters arising, and prepare basic board/shareholder resolutions.
• Statutory Filings - Prepare and submit routine CIPC filings (director changes, annual returns, share allotments).
• Entity Management - Maintain statutory registers and corporate records across multiple investment vehicles and SPVs.
• Transaction Support - Provide statutory and governance documentation for investment audits and due diligence processes.

Skills

Governance

Legal drafting

Minute taking

MS Office

Education

LLB or BCom Law degree

CGISA studies

Job description

Junior Company Secretary Sandton

Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a driven Junior Company Secretary with a legal background to support the governance and statutory compliance of its investment funds, portfolio companies, and SPVs.

Salary Negotiable

Minimum Requirements

• LLB or BCom Law degree (essential).
• CGISA studies essential
• 2-3 years’ corporate governance, legal administration, or assistant company secretarial experience (financial services, investments, or law firm background preferred; completed articles considered).
• Sound understanding of the Companies Act and King IV.
• Excellent minute-taking, legal drafting, and MS Office skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Board Support - Collate board packs and assist with logistics for Board and Investment Committee meetings.
• Minute Taking - Draft meeting minutes, track matters arising, and prepare basic board/shareholder resolutions.
• Statutory Filings - Prepare and submit routine CIPC filings (director changes, annual returns, share allotments).
• Entity Management - Maintain statutory registers and corporate records across multiple investment vehicles and SPVs.
• Transaction Support - Provide statutory and governance documentation for investment audits and due diligence processes.