Senior Company Secretarial and Governance Lead

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a seasoned Company Secretary to lead the group’s governance function from Sandton. You will oversee the end-to-end secretarial duties, draft and manage board packs, and ensure full CIPC compliance.

You will collate information for boards, prepare minutes, advise on governance practices, and support regulatory reporting. A strong background in corporate law, minute-taking, and stakeholder liaison is essential.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or similar.
• CGISA qualification.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Company Secretary.
• 2 years as a Legal Advisor or similar role.
• Chartered Secretaries Institute certification (essential requirement).
• Minimum three years of experience in efficient minute-taking.
• Legal experience.
• Governance and research capabilities.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full end-to-end Company Secretary function, partnering with external service providers as required.
• Collate information for various Boards, Forums, and Group Committee meeting packs.
• Draft agendas in consultation with Chairpersons and liaise with Directors and Committee members.
• Provide input into Board and Committee meeting agendas and packs to ensure compliance with statutory and corporate governance prerequisites.
• Prepare and distribute board packs to members and invitees.
• Attend meetings and take accurate, professional minutes.
• Draft minutes for vetting by the Chairperson.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for Committees and engagements (e.g. regulatory, EXCO).
• Draft, check, and execute Board of Directors, Shareholders, and Committee resolutions.
• Maintain all company secretarial records (manual and electronic) and ensure CIPC compliance.
• Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act, governance principles, and applicable legislation.
• Manage committee evaluations and fit and proper declarations.

Skills

Corporate governance

Governance reporting

Legal advisory

Minute-taking

Stakeholder management

Policy drafting

Education

LLB degree

CGISA qualification

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a seasoned Company Secretary to lead the group’s governance function from Sandton. You will oversee the end-to-end secretarial duties, draft and manage board packs, and ensure full CIPC compliance.

You will collate information for boards, prepare minutes, advise on governance practices, and support regulatory reporting. A strong background in corporate law, minute-taking, and stakeholder liaison is essential.