22 Oct
Talent Candey
Centurion
Our reputable Legal client, based in Centurion, is seeking a skilled Board Secretary to join their team.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Provide guidance to the board and directors to ensure they fulfill their statutory requirements and meet demanding standards of corporate governance. To assess and manage organisational compliance. Providing guidance and raising awareness on business ethics and good governance to promote an ethical culture, based on the Commission's Code of Ethics; Providing support to ensure effective Corporate Governance practices for the Organisation Board and its Committees; Co-ordinating the compilation of the Integrated Report and providing assurance of compliance with Corporate Governance statutory provisions.
Providing Corporate Governance, Compliance and Ethics Aware advisory services. Formulation of Policies that support Corporate Governance practices and organisational compliance obligations
- Salary: Market-Related and depending on current package
- Benefits: Guaranteed bonus/ 13th cheque/Performance Bonus/Funeral cover/Disability Cover/Personal Accident cover/Free leave days between Christmas and new years/21 days annual leave per annum
- Working hours: 8:30-16:30 Mon-Fri
REQUIREMENTS:
- LLB or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 8)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Governance or Secretariat Practice.
- 5-8 Years' relevant experience
- Chartered Board Secretary qualification
- Company Secretary background
- Corporate governance compliance
- Governance and management of ethics
- Management or leadership experience
- Executive Committee interaction with various governance structures
- Experience in preparing policy-related briefings and presenting policy proposals
- Financial management
- Commercial law
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Board Secretariat Support
- Provide guidance to the board and directors to ensure they fulfil their statutory requirements and meet demanding standards of corporate governance.
- Providing guidance and raising awareness on business ethics and good governance to promote an ethical culture
- Providing support to ensure effective Corporate Governance practices for the Organisation Board and its Committees.
- Co-ordinating the compilation of the Integrated Report and providing assurance of compliance with Corporate Governance statutory provisions.
- Providing Corporate Governance, Compliance and Ethics Aware Advisory services.
- Formulation of Policies that support Corporate Governance practices and organisational compliance obligations.
- To assess and manage organisational compliance.
- Governance and reporting
- To identify, develop, implement and monitor strategies on corporate governance.
- Provide strategic advisory service in relations to secretariat services to the Board and its Committees.
- Ensure the assessment of the specific training needs of board members, Committees and executive management in their fiduciary and other governance responsibilities.
- Provide guidance to individual board and Committees members and the board collectively and
- Committees collectively on their responsibilities and duties and how such responsibilities and duties should be properly discharged in the best interest of the Organisation
- Assist the board and Committees with yearly evaluation of the board and Committees, Board individual directors and executive management.
- Stakeholder Management
- Provide onboarding for new stakeholders
- Conduct training needs analysis for stakeholders and train/source relevant service providers to facilitate training
- People Management
- Coach and train direct reports to perform optimally in their roles
- Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
- Manage the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards
- Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
- Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback in line with the department and/or organisational strategy
- Set objectives, and performance management for direct reports
- Budget Management
- Assisting with the preparation and review of the department budget
- Approve expenditure within the delegation of authority level
- Monitor expenditure against the approved budget, reporting on any deviations within the reporting and approval hierarchy
SKILLS:
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Consultative
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Influencing and persuasiveness
• Presentation
• Problem-solving, innovative thinking and navigating complexities
• Time management
• Stakeholder management
• Ability to disseminate information concisely and logically to all levels of stakeholders
BEHAVIOURAL & KNOWLEDGE:
•Emotional intelligence
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confidence and professional demeanour/attitude
• Acting in an ethical manner
• Accountability for actions
• Adaptability to change
• Results-oriented
• Diplomacy
• Team player
• Relevant legislation
• Risks management processes relating to governance processes
• Board and board committee management practices
Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
▶️ Board Secretary (LLB Legal) - Legal Industry - Centurion Market Related
🖊️ Talent Candey
📍 Centurion