Learnership - Assistant to Company Secretary

Energy at Work Projects; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Johannesburg seeks a diligent legal advisor to draft legal agreements, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with financial and legal standards. The ideal candidate should possess a legal diploma, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment and enhance your legal expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in commercial law.
• Commercial law experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft and advise on legal agreements.
• Manage customer and procurement contracts.
• Ensure compliance with financial and legal requirements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills

Time management skills

Problem solving skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Teamwork

Self-discipline

Attention to detail

Education

Completed degree/diploma in legal or commercial law

Company secretarial diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word (advanced)

Excel (intermediate)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and advise on legal agreements
• Advising of legal and regulatory matters
• Ensures that the company complies with the financial and legal requirements and maintain high standards of corporate governance.
• Manage customer and procurement contracts
• Draft and manage policies, ensure these are as per company law and are up to date.
• Ensure that all policies are issued to relevant parties and that the policies are implemented and adhered to.
• Identifying risk and raising concerns to necessary stakeholders
• Overseeing legal company entity management
• Maintaining corporate governance
• Advising employees / agents / suppliers of any changes to company policies.
• Scan, file all legal documents as and when issued or received
• Maintain general administration

Suitable Candidate Specifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Be self-disciplined & pro-active
• Must be methodical and have Attention to Detail

Skills Set Require

• Microsoft word advanced
• Excel intermediate skills

Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure

Mandatory Minimum Required

• Completed degree / diploma in legal or commercial law and or company secretarial diploma
• Minimum in 1 year working experience in commercial law
• Commercial law experience would be an advantage