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Company Secretary

Company Secretary

Council for GeosciencePretoria, ZA
22 days ago
Job description

Job title : Company Secretary

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 09, 2025

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Direct the affairs of the organisation by ensuring implementation of the decision(s) of the Management Board.
  • Act as an advisor to the Management Board.
  • Making the Management Board aware of any law relevant to or affecting the organisation.
  • Assist the Board and Executives in carrying out their respective responsibilities.
  • Responsible for induction of new Board members.
  • Ensure corporate governance best practices are adopted by the organisation.
  • Facilitate, attend and compile minutes of Board meetings.
  • Maintain and keep proper records of all Board meetings.
  • Follow up on actions from meetings.
  • Facilitate reporting on all business operations.
  • Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing report, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the stakeholders.
  • Negotiate and draft terms of current and new business contracts.
  • Offer legal advice and legal opinion on legal matters that affect the organisation.
  • Maintain and keep records of all contractual obligations.
  • Ensure that the organisation meets all its compliance obligations under relevant laws and requirements of regulatory authorities.
  • Represent the organisation  in dealings with other companies, banks and shareholders.

    • KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • The incumbent must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Excellent administrative skills.
  • Ability to analyse and resolve problems.
  • Exposure to Board and Board Committees.
  • Experience in of corporate governance and compliance.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to relate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Discretion when dealing with confidential information.
  • Knowledge of current legislation and regulations governing company operations.

    • EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12; and
  • BCom (Law), LLB or equivalent.
  • Relevant Post Graduate qualification advantageous.
  • Registration with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) advantageous.
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