Completed Opportunities

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY:

Assume responsibility and accountability for the Company’s secretariat function with particular emphasis on: ensuring compliance in relation to issues of corporate governance; communicating with external stakeholders and liaising with the Board of Directors and shareholders. The role of the Group Company Secretary is to provide a central source of guidance and advice to the Board and within the company on matters of good governance and changes in the regulatory environment.

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Essential to have an undergraduate qualification (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, Accreditation with the SA Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, a postgraduate qualification would be an advantage
• At least 10 to 12 years’ experience in a corporate secretariat environment
• Must have strong knowledge of: Companies Act and Governance, including King III; JSE listing Requirements; Board Management skills; Share scheme administration and Stakeholder relations
• Should have been or currently be the Group Company Secretary for a company on the JSE
• Commercial/ Corporate experience, and exposure to the Industrial / Mining sector would be advantageous
• Must have extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity, such as Executive or Senior Leadership role
• Should have the maturity to remaining an independent advisor in terms of corporate governance from a board and company perspective
• Should have a commercially orientated mind-set, with a sound grasp of corporate governance issues
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting formally and informally to groups of people
• Should have a diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to high-profile Executives and Board Members. Understand Board Dynamics, and able to work well with people at all levels

KEY JOB PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Full compliance with all applicable requirements of Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE) and the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and Regulations, as amended from time to time (Inclusive of Companies Amendment Bill 2019)
• Manage material matters on behalf of the Board for the Company as requested from time to time
• Communicate with relevant Company Stakeholders
• Be responsible for all related statutory documentation and contracts registrar
• Be the custodian of Compliance within the Group
• Liaise with the Chairman and other Non-Executive Directors on a regular basis, ensure governance of the Board and executive management and manage administrative issues including but not limited to Board agendas, provide packs and record the minutes of board and sub-committee meetings
• Main objectives include: Secretarial/Administrative Services, Compliance, Governance and Advisory, Leadership, Safe and Healthy Work Environment

 

 

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