Job Title: Director: Governance, Legal and Board Secretariat Department: Governance, Legal and Board Secretariat Reporting to: Administratively to Chief Executive Officer and Functionally to Board Chairperson Salary: R2,067,553.00 – R2,584,442.00 TCTC per annum Paterson Level: E3 Closing Date: 06 October 2024 Advert Date: 20 September 2024 Job Purpose: The aim of this position is to provide a full range of secretariat services and to advise the Board of Trustees on governance and legal issues.
To ensure effective, proper and efficient functioning of the Board and all its sub-committees.
To provide secretarial services to the Board, minute-taking and reporting, compilation and distribution of documents, important document filing; management of documents on SharePoint and the necessary archiving and storing for referencing and legal compliance.
To monitor internal activities of the organisation to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualification Requirements & Experience: Legal Degree Master's Legal degree will be advantageous.
10 years at senior management level, with 5 years of Board secretariat experience at an executive level.
Experience working with senior and influential thought leaders and decision-makers.
Company Board Secretary experience is essential.
Key Performance Areas: Providing end-to-end secretariat support to the Board and its committees: Preparing for and organising meetings, including drafting and finalising the agenda and packs, organising logistics, minute-taking, follow-up, and maintaining professional relationships.
Providing Secretariat to the Board Committees: Preparing for and organising meetings, ensuring attendance registers are signed by all attendees.
Ensure legal compliance and obligations for a Trust: Liaising regarding appointments, retirements, and removals of Board Members; managing legal and contractual issues; assisting the board in procuring service providers.
Informing, advising and supporting the Board: Monitoring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, ensuring the Board is aware of legislative obligations, and providing guidance on business ethics and governance.
Staff management and development: Delegating tasks, providing leadership and coaching, managing internal communications, and ensuring team performance objectives are met.
Required Knowledge, Technical Skills, Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of relevant legislation (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Companies Act).
Corporate Governance best practices.
Knowledge of government structures and hierarchies.
Proficiency in MS Office, CRM software, and SharePoint document management.
Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate leadership.
Brand South Africa is committed to ensuring and maintaining workplace diversity and the attainment of employment equity, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.
To apply for this position, submit qualifications and a comprehensive CV to: ****** Please note that certified copies of qualifications will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.
The processing of your personal information by Brand South Africa will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.
The closing date for applications is 06 October 2024 .
For enquiries, please contact: Ms. Rosinah Ntando on 011431 1354 or Ms. Boledi Talane on 011 483 0122.
* Should you not hear from us within three months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Category: Governance, Legal and Board Secretariat Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Brand South Africa Head Office #J-18808-Ljbffr