Company Secretary

A well-established financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Company Secretary to take accountability for all company secretarial and governance functions across the group. This role plays a critical part in ensuring full compliance with legal, statutory, and corporate governance obligations while providing advisory input on corporate legal matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, board members, and external service providers to ensure that governance processes, board activities, and regulatory requirements are managed efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Company Secretarial & Governance

• Oversee the full end-to-end Company Secretarial function across the group.

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, King IV, and other applicable legislation.

• Maintain and update all company secretarial records internally and with CIPC.

• Draft and maintain the Group Delegation of Authority Framework.

• Develop and maintain governance policies, charters, and terms of reference.

• Provide governance, company secretarial, and legal advisory support to leadership and boards.

Board & Committee Administration

• Prepare and coordinate Board, Committee, and Forum meeting packs.

• Draft agendas in consultation with Chairpersons and coordinate with directors and committee members.

• Attend meetings and produce accurate and professional minutes.

• Draft and process board, shareholder, and committee resolutions.

• Facilitate group and board meetings and ensure governance compliance.

• Coordinate committee evaluations and fit and proper declarations.

• Arrange and coordinate board training schedules.

Legal & Advisory

• Provide guidance on the Companies Act, King IV, and governance frameworks.

• Draft governance policies, regulatory opinions, and legal documentation.

• Assist with corporate transactions, including due diligence on in corporations and board structures.

• Engage with regulatory and statutory stakeholders such as FSCA, CIPC, and other professional bodies.

• Assist with regulatory reporting and governance presentations to EXCO and other committees.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, board members, and external advisors.

• Lead and mentor team members to ensure high performance and professional growth.

• Ensure effective collaboration with external company secretarial service providers.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB Degree or equivalent legal qualification.

• CGISA qualification (Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa) – essential.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Company Secretary within Life Insurance – essential.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Advisor or similar legal role.

• Strong experience in board administration and professional minute-taking.

• Sound knowledge of corporate law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.

• Strong governance, research, and advisory capabilities.

Key Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work confidently with senior executives, board members, and regulators.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Strong analytical and governance oversight capabilities.