Specialist Company Secretarial Services

Job Requisition ID

11548

Closing Date

11 March 2026

OME

CML: Company Secretary

Location

Sandton, Gauteng

Purpose of Job

To provide specialist company secretarial and governance support to a portfolio of entities including employee share ownership trusts, Corporate Social Investment (CSI) trusts, B-BBEE transaction entities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with corporate governance best practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Trusted advisor: Provide directors with professional and independent guidance regarding their duties, responsibilities and any relevant laws affecting the company including trust governance, share schemes, and CSI reporting. Also act as a trusted advisor to the board and management on matters spanning legal compliance, financial reporting, and corporate planning and monitor legislative changes and advise on implications for the portfolio.
• Custodian of corporate governance: Administration of Sasol Khanyisa transaction including input into interim and annual reports, support the implementation and monitoring of B-BBEE transactions and related governance structures and assist in drafting governance reports and submissions for internal and external stakeholders
• Meeting Management: Manage all board, trustee and shareholder meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, compiling and circulating board packs via a online portal, attending meetings and ensuring minutes and resolutions are properly recorded and circulated in a timely manner.
• Regulatory compliance and filings: Ensure statutory compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as the Companies Act, Trust Property Control Act, and B-BBEE Codes as well as industry standards. This includes maintaining entity registers, statutory records, and governance documentation.
• Stakeholder communication: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including trustees, beneficiaries and auditors ensuring transparency and efficient information flow between stakeholders, management and the board
• Director/trustee induction and training: Assist with the induction and training of new directors/trustees and ensuring ongoing development of existing directors/trustees on governance matters.

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law or related field.
• Chartered Secretary (CGISA) or similar governance certification preferred.

Working Experience

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in company secretarial or legal governance roles.
• Experience with trusts and share schemes will be an advantage.

Required Personal and Professional Skills