Senior Manager Legal & Company SecretariatJoin the professional services team of KAL Corporate Services (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). We are dedicated to providing company secretariat, legal, compliance, and governance expertise to all the companies within the Group. We also develop and direct the Group's corporate social responsibility and sustainability investment, driving impactful initiatives, including the KAL Trust and KAL Academy, that positively impact communities and align with Group objectives.Job SpecificationThe incumbent would be responsible for all activities associated with that of a company secretariat, as governed by the Companies Act, as well as corporate legal, commercial and compliance functions.Applicants for this position must be in possession of a relevant Tertiary Qualification (LLB) and should be well versed in JSA regulations and listing requirements with a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Other requirements include:Expert knowledge of governance and legislation frameworks in terms of the Companies Act & King IVCorporate & Commercial workCompliance workMicrosoft Office Packages (Excel; PowerPoint; Word) and board pack software & board view electronic board packs or similarMeticulous attention to detail, good organisational, communication and administrative skillsPrevious experience and a proven Cosec & Legal track record of working in a corporate environmentKey performance indicators include:Board and Stakeholder EngagementSupport to the KAL Group Directors and the Executive Directors of subsidiary companiesAssistance with corporate governance in conjunction with the board and managementAssistance to and resolution of shareholder queries as appropriateDirector inductionAssistance with liaison with the Sponsors, JSE and transfer secretariesBoard meeting planning and logisticsAssistance with compiling and planning meeting agendas in conjunction with the Head of Legal and Company Secretariat & relevant Managing DirectorsPreparation of board packs & timeous circulation thereofLiaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of, and assist in co-ordinating and planning all Boards meetings, Annual General Meetings, sub-committee meetings, and arrange venues, travel, parking and cateringAttending meetings and drafting succinct minutes and resolutions for the KAL Group Board, its relevant sub committees, subsidiary and associated company boards within the KAL GroupCompliance with regulatory environmentBoard Charters, mandates and policiesKeeping of statutory registers and recordsCIPC compliance checklist submissionsKeeping abreast of all statutory obligations and updates relating to relevant laws and regulations including but not limited to - the Companies Act, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listing requirements and King IV (Corporate Governance), POPIA, etc.Obtain legal opinions relevant to the Company SecretariatDrafting of the annual Governance Report and King IV reportTimeous submission of annual returns for each company in the groupDeveloping, updating and implementing the Decision-making FrameworkLegal Advice and SupportAssist with legal and compliance advice and assist legal counsel when necessaryDrafting of various legal documents applicable to the corporate legal and retail environmentAssist with research and training on all relevant changes to legislation and related mattersKey leadership attributesDealing with complexitySound pragmatic judgementAchievement orientationAs part of the KAL Group Ltd – a diversified JSE-listed retail group that operates in agricultural retail, fuel & convenience, and manufacturing markets – you will join a group of companies with more than 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia.You will have an opportunity to grow your career and thrive in an accelerating performance environment that values resilience and customer service, and embraces communication, alignment, and relationships. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities within the KAL Group Ltd to take on new challenges.Candidates who are not contacted within 14 working days of the closing date can accept that their application was unsuccessful.KAL Corporate Services (Pty) Ltd applies the principles of equal employment in line with our company's Employment Equity objectives.
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