Corporate Governance & Council Secretariat Advisor

Job Description

The successful service provider will deliver comprehensive corporate governance and council secretariat services
, providing strategic guidance to Council members and senior management while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, governance frameworks, and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate Governance & Advisory

• Provide governance guidance to Council members regarding their duties, responsibilities, and powers

• Advise Council and Management on applicable laws, regulations, business ethics, and good governance principles

• Review and update Council and Committee Charters and Terms of Reference

• Review Council and Committee structures to ensure effectiveness and compliance

• Provide governance compliance support and advisory services

• Ensure Council policies and decisions are communicated to relevant stakeholders and that key management issues are escalated to Council where appropriate

• Governance risk management and advisory

Council & Committee Secretariat Support

• Attend Council and Committee meetings and provide full secretariat support

• Draft, review, and finalise agendas in liaison with Chairpersons and the Registrar

• Compile, circulate, and manage electronic meeting packs

• Draft accurate and comprehensive minutes, resolutions, and matters arising

• Monitor action items and ensure carry-forward items are included in subsequent agendas

• Ensure minutes are approved, signed by the Chairperson, and properly recorded

• Manage Round Robin resolutions

Governance Reporting & Effectiveness

• Assist with drafting the annual governance year planner to ensure alignment between Council, Committees, and Executive Management

• Maintain Council members’ Declarations of Interest, personal details, and contact information

• Prepare governance write-ups and contribute to the governance section of the Annual Report

• Participate in proofreading of Annual Reports

• Facilitate Council and Committee evaluations

• Coordinate Councillors’ induction and ongoing governance training

• Conduct Board Effectiveness Reviews

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Professional qualification from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators South Africa (ICSA / CGISA) (advantageous)

• Minimum 5 years’ proven track record as a firm providing Secretariat and Governance Consulting services

• No conflicts of interest relating to the provision of the required services

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Professional qualification from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators South Africa (ICSA / CGISA) (advantageous) Minimum 5 years’ proven track record as a firm providing Secretariat and Governance Consulting services No conflicts of interest relating to the provision of the required services