The overall purpose of this role is to provide support to the Board Committees, Management Committees as well as to Subsidiary Companies.
Qualifications Any of the following Qualifications: CIS; B Com (Law); BA (Law) or, LLBA post Graduate Degree (LLM/MBA/MBL) will be an added advantage.Corporate Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA)Work Experience 5 – 8 years of Corporate Secretary experienceJob Related Knowledge (knowledge of systems, processes, regulations or law) IDC policies, processes, systems procedures and business understanding.Knowledge of data and administrative management practices and procedures, business and management principles.Relevant Legislation (e.g., Companies ActSAPFinance for non-financial functions Ensure that minutes of committee meetings are properly recorded.Ensure the administration and maintenance of the IDC's and subsidiaries' statutory books and records.Providing committee members collectively and individually with guidance about duties and responsibilities.Ensure compliance with the IDC's corporate governance framework.Ensure that services provided to clients (both internal and external) meet quality standards.Ensuring that directors are aware of all laws and legislation relevant to or affecting the IDC and its subsidiaries and be able to report at any meetings of the IDC's Board of Directors.Ability to conduct effective research and to prepare management reportsFormulating committee agendas in conjunction with the Group Company Secretary and Committee chairpersonJob-Related Skills Ability to build and manage relationships
Good written and verbal communication skills
Excellent scheduling and time management skills
Good attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external clients
Excellent customer relationship skills
Respect for confidentiality due to nature of work
Ability to follow through with initiatives and effective prioritisation
Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams
Project Management Skills
Presentation Skills
UCF COMPETENCY PROFILE (BEHAVIOURAL) Is proactive and forward thinking
Relating and Networking
Strong Professional Judgement in managing situations and/or confidential information
Critical Thinking and Analysis and situational management
Relating and Networking
Planning and organising
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Following Instructions and Procedures
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Adhering to Principles and Values
Presenting and Communicating Information
Writing and Reporting
UCF COMPETENCY PROFILE (TECHNICAL)
In-depth knowledge of corporate governance issues, corporate law, and compliance monitoring
A sound knowledge grasp of Company Secretarial practice and the administrative requirements imposed by corporate legislation
Ability to conduct reviews of the regulatory framework and to conduct research
Ability to liaise effectively at a high level
Ability to write accurate and concise reports and minutes