Company Secretary (Corporate Governance )

Our Client is an International Business that is seeking to recruit a Company Secretary who would be in charge of the group's corporate governance for local and foreign entities. 

Responsibilities Include;

• The chosen candidate will be performing the following duties;
• Responsible for the Group’s company secretarial and corporate governance duties in numerous jurisdictions and ensuring that the group remains compliant with all regulatory requirements, especially those related to the Group’s listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange; 
• Oversight to ensure that all Group companies comply with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements; monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action; keeps board members informed of their legal responsibilities;
• Ensure that the Group and other officers of the company discharge their obligations on information disclosure in full compliance with the law and the Stock Exchange regulations;
• Assist the Board with the preparation of required resolutions;
• Ensure policies are kept up to date and approved by the Board committees;
• Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries; 
• Communicate with shareholders, ensure dividends are paid as declared;  
• Liaise with external regulators, lawyers, auditors, banks, third parties, as required;
• Prepare agendas and documentation for board meetings, committees, annual general meetings and follow up on action points;
• Draft minutes and resolutions as required by all companies within the Group;
• Manage the office space and deal with personnel administration and insurance for employees, equipment, and premises.

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role
• Previous experience liaising with regulators 

• Candidates with a legal qualification would be given preference

• Performance Bonus
• Hybrid working