Company Secretary

SUMMARY:
The role of the Company Secretary within the Property Company is to ensure that the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee fulfil their statutory, regulatory and corporate governance duties and obligations as per the Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements and the King Code. This role is accountable to the Board and Shareholders as well as to subsidiary board’s within the group. This role plays an advisory function with regard to governance structures and mechanisms as well as compliance with industry-specific legal and regulatory requirements. The incumbent is accountable for raising awareness of relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance and reports on non-compliance. This role will stay up to date with the evolving nature of the legal system and accompanying regulations and implement systems and procedures to ensure that regulations are adhered to.

Candidates must have worked in the JSE listed environment. Property experience will be an advantage

POSITION INFO:
Qualification

• LLB or relevant law degree. CIS Professional Advanced.
• Qualification: Governance and Administration.

• Minimum 7 years’ Company Secretarial experience.
• Experience in a JSE listed environment.

• Knowledge Sharing and Advice: Provides a consultative service to all stakeholders on statutory and regulatory requirements
• Governance Advisor (As per King Code): Advises the Board on their roles and responsibilities as directors and ensure that the execution of company strategy is within the mandate of the Board and Exco
• Compliance: Ensures compliance to relevant legislation, governance frameworks or other industry related standards.
• Reporting & Contribution to the Integrated Report: Ensures adherence to Governance Reporting requirements.
• Company Secretarial Administration: Responsible for effective management of company secretarial processes.
• Meeting Administration Management: Manages administration of the Board and Subcommittees and Exco to ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ensures effective Stakeholder Management mechanisms are in place.
• Monitors company shareholders: Ensures the proper management and communication regarding company shareholdings and changes thereof.
• Budget: Manages budget for area of responsibility.
• Acts as Deputy Information Officer: Ensures compliance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) on behalf of the company.

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