Assistant Company Secretary

Business Development & Talent Solutions Leader | Founder & MD | Driving Sustainable Growth in South Africa & Global Markets

An established and rapidly growing independent power producer is seeking a capable, detail-oriented, and motivated Assistant Company Secretary to join its dynamic governance and corporate secretarial function.

This is an urgent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. You’ll support the Group Company Secretary and work closely with the Executive Management Team in maintaining excellent corporate governance standards and statutory compliance across a diverse international group structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Group Company Secretary with the end-to-end Board and Committee cycle , including agenda preparation, paper circulation (via Diligent Boards / Directors Desk), minute-taking, and managing matters arising.
• Assist in the oversight of approximately 90 subsidiaries across 17 jurisdictions (including Mauritius, South Africa, Zambia, Egypt, and the UK).
• Manage and maintain corporate records via Diligent Entities , ensuring accuracy and up‑to‑date data on group structures.
• Update group structure charts to reflect shareholding, naming, or structural changes.
• Support structural reorganisations, demergers, share transfers, and statutory register maintenance .
• Assist with entity incorporations, liquidations, directorship changes, bank account setups, filings, and dividends .
• Liaise with local registered agents, service providers, board members, and regulatory authorities .
• Track and ensure timely statutory filings across the group.
• Manage KYC and compliance documentation for lenders, shareholders, and partners.
• Stay informed on relevant legislation and best practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support AGMs, audits, and financial statement approvals , ensuring timely record provision and filings.
• Draft Board and shareholder resolutions in compliance with local legal requirements.

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How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please send your CV to

Please note : If you have not heard from us within two weeks , please consider your application unsuccessful .

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