Board Secretary Reference Number: ADAHRM

Job Title
: Board Secretary ADAHRM
03/09/2026

Location
: 5 Cascades Crescent, Pietermaritzburg

Grade/Salary
: L13 (Fixed Term Contract)

Employment Type
: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract

Reporting Officer
: The Board of Trustees

Unit
: The Board of Trustees

Closing Date:
08 October 2026

• The position requires the incumbent to have a relevant Law degree.
• Chartered Institute of Secretaries qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after admission as an attorney. A minimum of 3 years’ experience at management level.
• Knowledge of legal prescripts (Companies Act, PFMA, King Reports on Corporate Governance,etc.).
• The position requires that the incumbent must have experience in providing the necessary support and guidance to the Board, Board Committees and the Chief Executive Officer as to their rights, duties and powers.
• The incumbent should have experience in interpreting and commenting on relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence, code 8 (EB) and be in a position to drive such a vehicle.
• Computer skills are essential (Microsoft etc.).
• Experience in people management will be an added advantage.

• Effective coordination and management of all Board and Committee meetings.
• Secretarial and administrative support to the Board and its Committees.
• Promotion of sound Corporate Governance.
• Accurate records management.
• Managing the budget allocated to the Board

• Integrity, loyalty and discrete
• Teamwork and service orientation
• Self-motivated and self
  -starter
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance

• All applicants are subject to the signing of a performance agreement.
• ADA reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to the above position.
• Preference will be given to members of designated groups
• Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Mr. S.L. Gumbi Date

Board Chairperson