The Company Secretary reports to the Chief Executive Officer and board and is expected to, amongst others:Duties:Strategy Development and Execution: Develop and implement MMSEZ's Corporate governance framework and Company Secretariat Framework to ensure compliance with corporate governance practices and company secretariat processes.Operations Planning and Management: Develop and implement the annual board and sub-committee calendars, annual reports within statutory deadlines and plan in line with the organisational calendar. Provide secretariat support for MMSEZ, ExCom, and other relevant meetings as the CEO. Develop and distribute Delegations of Authority providing advice regarding their content. Oversee Board and Sub-Committee pack collation, preparation, and distribution, ensuring quality, timeliness, and CEO approval before distribution.Compliance Leadership & Corporate Governance: Monitor and update the Board, Board Charters, Sub-committee Charters and internal stakeholders on amendments to legislation impacting the workings of the Board and Sub-committees. Monitor records (Statutory registers, Board minute books, Director's declaration interests and attendance registers). Induct new/inexperienced Directors, support the Board Chair and CEO in evaluating Board and Sub-Committee performance collectively and individual Board Member performance. Advise and guide Directors of their duties and responsibilities under: Companies Act, PFMA, King IV and Code of Ethics.Financial Leadership: Develop a comprehensive budget for the Governance Unit. Monitor and manage budget expenditures and prepare and submit monthly accounting management reports, including major financial commitments, exposures, and risks. Manage, and advise CEO and Board on, the remuneration of Board Members.Stakeholder Relationship Management: Facilitate meetings with the Chair and CEO to formulate the discussion items and agendas for Board and Sub-Committees Meetings. Articulate organisational programmes, Board requests and resolutions to internal and external stakeholders. Monitor and manage direct reports' performance, and apply consequences for outcomes.Requirements:Applicants must be in possession of:Desired Skills:A working knowledge of corporate governanceDetailed knowledge of company secretariatKnowledge in legal frameworks and processesKnowledge of political and business protocolKnowledge of PFMAPPPFACompany ActCommercial Law and other relevant regulations/lawsGood working knowledge of strategy and operational planningKnowledge in Treasury regulations and other relevant legislations and regulations King IVSkills in financesCommunicationAnalysisComplex problem solving (potential conflicting priorities)Sound judgementAwareness of sensitivities of different stakeholdersPrioritising of multiple tasksKnowledge of political, economic and social aspects relating to the Limpopo province & NationalBusiness Report WritingHigh Attention to detail and Research in new developmentsRegulationsLegislation
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