Senior Manager Corporate Governance

Talentcru; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A governance consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Governance Advisor to draft governance frameworks and provide ethical guidance to directors and management. You will manage a team, conduct legislative research, and ensure compliance with corporate governance standards. Candidates should have an Honours Degree in Law or Commerce, with advantages for postgraduate qualifications and professional certifications. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Law or Commerce, preferably in Company or Commercial Law.
• Postgraduate degree (LLM/MBA/MBL) is advantageous.
• Experience in Corporate Secretariat or Governance relevant.

Responsibilities

• Draft governance frameworks and policies.
• Provide governance advice to Directors and Management.
• Manage a team and oversee project execution.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Ethics Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

Honours Degree in Law or Commerce

Postgraduate degree (LLM / MBA / MBL)

Admitted Attorney or Advocate

Certified Ethics Officer

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Governance Advisory

• Draft governance frameworks for IDC and subsidiaries (committee charters, board charter, etc.)
• Draft governance policies such as Conflict of Interest Policy, Code of Ethics, Board Evaluation Policy, Board Nominations Policy, Access to Professional Advice, Dissemination of company information
• Provide guidance to Directors, Management and the entire Corporation on governance matters (roles & responsibilities of the Board, conflict of interest)
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and internal compliance procedures and requirements

Corporate Services

• Prepare the annual calendars for the Board and Committees
• Conduct board evaluations and customised Director development programmes
• Research and communicate applicable legislative developments to all stakeholders

Ethics Management

• Convert the ethics profile into an ethics management strategy and plan to actively manage ethics and contribute to an ethical culture
• Provide guidance to the board of directors and senior management on ethics issues related to the organisation’s core values
• Coordinate activities that produce content for codes and policies and ensure consistent alignment and application of ethics‑related policies, procedures and practices
• Provide advisory and safe reporting facilities that allow employees to act on ethical issues without compromising their official responsibilities
• Conduct ethics‑related investigations to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Manage conflicts of interest, with particular attention to record‑keeping, analysis and evaluation of financial disclosures, external remunerative work and gift registers
• Develop, implement and oversee ethics awareness and training programmes that translate organisational values into visible and measurable behaviours

People Management

• Manage a team to develop, execute and complete assignments
• Organise team roles and manage employee performance

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Law or Commerce or equivalent; preferably Company or Commercial Law and/or Governance related
• Postgraduate degree (LLM / MBA / MBL) is an added advantage
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate is an added advantage
• Certified Ethics Officer is an added advantage

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Experience of minimum of years in Corporate Secretariat or Governance field
• Registration with a Professional Body mandatory (CGISA; IoDSA; Ethics Institute)
• Knowledge of IDC policies, processes, systems procedures and business understanding
• Sound knowledge of the Companies Act and King Reports on Corporate Governance
• Knowledge of other relevant legislation (e.g. IDC Act, PFMA)
• Management level experience
• Ability to follow through with initiatives and effective prioritisation
• MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams
• Project Management Skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to build and manage relationships
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to liaise and engage with internal and external clients
• Excellent customer relationship skills
• Strong professional judgement in managing situations and confidential information
• Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
• Planning and organising

IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of the JDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to, candidates from underrepresented designated groups.