Senior Corporate Secretary

SYNOPSIS: To provide a comprehensive range of company secretarial services in compliance with the prevailing IDC corporate governance framework. The services provided by the Department include those required by various statutes and regulations.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum 8-10 years proven experience within a company secretarial or similar environment.
2. Previous operations at Senior level would be advantageous.
3. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and other relevant public service legislation.
4. Understanding of financial services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A legal qualification or equivalent degree (B Com; B Com (Law); BA (Law), B. Proc, LLB).
2. CIS or equivalent qualification.
3. A postgraduate degree (LLM / MBA / MBL) will be an added advantage.
4. Admitted Attorney will be advantageous.

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

1. In-depth knowledge of corporate governance issues, corporate law, and compliance monitoring.
2. A sound knowledge grasp of Company Secretarial practice and the administrative requirements imposed by corporate legislation.
3. Ability to conduct reviews of the regulatory framework and to conduct research.
4. Ability to liaise effectively at a high level.
5. Strong communication skills: written and verbal.
6. Attention to detail [accuracy is paramount].
7. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
8. Ability to cope with new business demands and adhere to outlined turnaround times.
9. Ability to work independently, without guidance and in a team.
10. Ability to maintain confidential information.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

1. Resilience.
2. Decisiveness in Execution.
3. People Engagement.
4. Communication and Engagement.
5. Diverse Stakeholder Management.
6. Innovation.
7. Change leadership.
8. Strategic Thinking.
9. Business Mind Set.