Our client, a large diversified agricultural group based in Stellenbosch has a vacancy for a Company Secretary to join their highly skilled and dynamic team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to Chairperson of Board/Executive, the main purpose of the position will be to ensure statutory compliance and good governance
across all the companies within the Group. Responsibilities & Duties
• Work closely with the group compliance team to ensure compliance with all local legislation. Advise on compliance with company law
requirements and local corporate governance rules such as King III/IV. Monitor changes in laws and advise boards on impact of these
changes. Planning the annual meeting calendar for the entire Group. Preparation of meeting agendas and ensuring correct compilation and
timeous distribution of meeting packs. Provide effective administrative company secretarial support to the boards and their committees.
• Serve as the Secretary to the Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee, Social and Ethics Committee. Drafting of
director resolutions and minute taking. Update and maintain group organograms, committee terms of reference, board charters, delegation
of authority framework.
• Set up new companies, amend Memoranda and Articles/MOI, and deregister companies as per business requirements. Add/remove
directors and adjust director and company details as required. Preparation and timeous lodgement of all statutory and other relevant returns
with registrar of companies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all tasks executed Qualifications & Skills

REQUIREMENTS:

• South African citizen
• An Associate (ACIS) or Fellow (FCIS) member of the Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (CSSA).
• An undergraduate law degree (such as B.Proc, B. Juris, LLB) with Company Law as a subject will be advantageous.
• No less than SIX years relevant, working experience within a Company Secretarial environment.
• At least TWO years in a senior role.
• Experience gained and exposure to the Company Secretarial work should have been hands on.
• Extensive experience in minute taking is essential.
• An excellent understanding of Company Law and the ability to interpret written laws.
• An excellent command of English, both written and verbal is a requirement of the role.
• Strong MS Office skills are essential.

SALARY:
Negotiable depending on experience