Secretarial And Governance Consultant

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services, PwC, seeks a Senior Associate to provide strategic governance and compliance support. The role involves fostering client relationships, maintaining legal standards, and leveraging critical thinking skills to enhance decision-making processes. Candidates should have 5-10 years of relevant experience and a robust understanding of corporate compliance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of CIPC website.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on corporate governance and compliance.
• Maintain legal and ethical standards.
• Manage client expectations regarding deliverables.

Skills

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

In company secretarial and governance at PwC, you will provide advice and support on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters to enable effective decision-making and transparency within the organisation. Your work will involve maintaining legal and ethical standards for the company.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12
5 - 10 years in a similar role
Solid understanding of how to navigate CIPC website
A working knowledge of and ability to complete the prescribed statutory forms for Companies and Close Corporations

Must be able to effect changes to Close Corporations and Company statutory records

Job Description:

Close Corporations

• Change of financial year end

• Change of registered office and postal address

• Change of accounting officer

• Change of name and objects

• Change of members/contributions/size of interest/address or other details

• Conversion of CC into a Company

• Deregistration of close corporation

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12
5 - 10 years in a similar role
Solid understanding of how to navigate CIPC website
A working knowledge of and ability to complete the prescribed statutory forms for Companies and Close Corporations

Must be able to effect changes to Close Corporations and Company statutory records

Job Description:

Close Corporations

• Change of financial year end

• Change of registered office and postal address

• Change of accounting officer

• Change of name and objects

• Change of members/contributions/size of interest/address or other details

• Conversion of CC into a Company

• Deregistration of close corporation

Companies

• Resignation and appointment of directors/secretaries

• Change of registered office and postal address

• Change of financial year end

• Resignation and appointment of auditors

• Transfer of shares

• Preparation of the AGM minutes, including dividend declaration for a company

• Allotment of shares

• Formation of Company

• Formation of External Company

• Filing of Annual Returns

• Change of Name of a company

• Appointment and resignation of Person Authorised to Accept Service – External Company

• Change of financial year

• Replacement / Indemnity of Lost Share Certificates

• Increase of Authorised Share Capital

• Buy Back of shares

• Amendment or substitution of MoI

• Restoration of Company

• Arranging board meetings, preparation & distribution of Agenda & board packs and attending of meetings

• Preparation of formal minutes of meetings

• Attending to statutory compliance health checks/reviews

Other requirements:

• Manage client expectations with regard to deliverable:

• negotiate/discuss deadlines and agree on respective roles/responsibilities of both parties

• furnish client with regular feedback on progress made (e.g. weekly)

• Build strong positive relationships with clients

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Deliver quality work product requiring minimum re-work (almost free of errors)

• Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge to practical assignments

• Demonstrate ability to grasp and apply new technical concepts

• Approach client interaction in an organized manner. Delivers clear requests for information.

• Manage multiple tasks, prioritizing time and communicate possible conflicts with manager.

• Manage own workflow & meet deadlines – with a minimum amount of supervision from a senior consultant/manager.

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Job Posting End Date

May 30, 2025