Board Secretary And Legal Advisor

The Board Secretary and Legal Advisor is accountable for the provision of an efficient and effective secretariat service to the Board, its sub-committees, and the senior management team. The incumbent also provides support and guidance to the Board and management on corporate governance, legal and compliance matters.MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEBA Law Degree or LLBAdmitted AttorneyProfessional registration with relevant professional bodies will be advantageous.EXPERIENCEAt least 5 years of experience as a Board/Company Secretary or Assistant Board/Company Secretary.Experience in Board secretariat functions within a corporate or public sector entity.Excellent knowledge of corporate governance, compliance prescripts and relevantlegislation including public sector legislation, Ethics, Combined Assurance Processes and Risk Management.Knowledge of PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, King IV and protocol of Corporate Governance in the Public Sector.KEY PERFORMANCE AREASAdministrative SupportStatutory ComplianceGovernance SupportLegal SupportKEY COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTESExcellent communication skills (verbal and written)Attention to detailPeople management, conflict management and resolution skillsTime managementDeadline drivenQuality orientation, accuracy, and reliabilityHonest, trustworthy, respectful, demonstrating sound work ethicsAbility to handle confidential informationMinute taking