A leading governance institute is seeking a Corporate Governance Research Manager to advance the organisation’s governance insights, research, and thought leadership initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Forums Management
- Manage governance forums, research working groups, and projects from inception to completion.
- Oversee project timelines, stakeholder communication, and deliverables to meet strategic objectives.
- Ensure coordination and knowledge‑sharing across working groups to prevent duplication and enhance collaboration.
- Maintain governance research databases and oversee publication pipelines.
Thought Leadership & Publications
Project‑manage and contribute to technical publications, guidance notes, and governance papers.Draft thought leadership content aligned with corporate governance best practices and emerging trends.Oversee quarterly governance newsletters, FAQs, case law summaries, and technical communications to members.Collaborate on events and webinars, identifying topics and speakers to enhance member engagement.Advocacy & Advisory Support
Stay informed of legislative, regulatory, and governance developments.Draft and disseminate updates and alerts for members on key governance changes.Provide expert responses to member queries on the King IV Report, Companies Act, and governance best practice.Reporting & Administration
Prepare monthly reports, forecasts, and budgets against business plan targets.Maintain comprehensive records of projects, publications, and stakeholder engagements.Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification in Corporate Governance, Business, or Project Management.Minimum 3 years’ experience in a governance, legal, company secretarial, or corporate advisory environment.Proven experience in research, drafting publications, or policy content for directors or senior stakeholders.Excellent knowledge of Corporate Law, Companies Act, and King Codes advantageous.Admitted Attorney or Company Secretarial experience beneficial.Advanced Microsoft Office, Teams, and Project Management skills required.Competencies & Attributes
Exceptional written and verbal communication for high‑level audiences.Strong analytical, research, and legal interpretation skills.Highly organised with superior attention to detail.Strategic thinker with a proactive and solutions‑driven mindset.Ethical, professional, and able to handle complex stakeholder relationships.Confident, adaptable, and capable of performing under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.Remuneration
Competitive Market Related Salary
Why Join
Be part of the most influential voice in South African corporate governance.Contribute to national policy and global governance discourse.Hybrid working model offering flexibility with purpose‑driven work.This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to shape governance discourse nationally and internationally, engaging with high‑level stakeholders and contributing to the future of ethical leadership.
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Skillset Required : Thought Leadership, Corporate Governance, King IV, King Codes, Governance Research, Legal Research, Admitted Attorney, Governance Manager, King Committee, Board Governance, Company Secretary, Governance Risk Compliance (GRC), Governance Specialist
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