Legal and Secretarial Practitioner (Centurion)

AVBOB South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company is seeking a Legal and Secretarial Practitioner in Centurion, Gauteng. The role involves providing support to the Manager: Legal and Company Secretary, drafting legal documents, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate should have a Matric, a Paralegal Diploma or equivalent, and at least 3 years of experience in corporate governance or legal roles, with excellent communication skills. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Corporate Governance, Legal, or Secretarial roles.
• Proven minute writing and drafting skills.
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Manager: Legal and Company Secretary.
• Draft reports and memoranda on legal and governance matters.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and insurance law topics.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Matric

Paralegal Diploma or equivalent

LLB Degree (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job title: Legal and Secretarial Practitioner (Centurion)

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: September 28, 2025

Overview

We are looking for a highly organised and detail oriented Legal and Secretarial Practitioner to join our Secretarial Department at AVBOB. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong foundation in corporate governance, legal administration, and secretarial practices, who thrives in a dynamic and compliance-driven environment.

You will be working for a well-established company with strong values. In exchange for your services, you will receive a competitive compensation package. You will be joining an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Manager : Legal and Company Secretary.
• Collate and distribute meeting packs, finalize agendas and minutes within agreed timeframes.
• Draft reports and memoranda on legal, governance, and related matters.
• Maintain databases for EXCO approvals and contracts repository.
• Conduct legal research on corporate and insurance law topics.
• Assist with complaints, legal advice, and drafting of correspondence.
• Review standard Group agreements and maintain litigation and contracts lists.
• Process invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Distribute matters arising to relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate management of litigation matters with attorneys.
• Support ad hoc governance and legal projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Matric
• Paralegal Diploma or equivalent
• LLB Degree (advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years in Corporate Governance, Legal, or Secretarial roles
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal)
• Proven minute writing and drafting skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Results-driven and customer-focused
• Administrative / Management jobs