Assistant Company Secretary Cape Town

A well-established organisation is seeking an Assistant Company Secretary. This role is responsible for the planning, implementation, administration and processing of all corporate governance and company secretarial matters across the group and its subsidiaries. Only applicants residing in Cape Town will be considered for the role.

Must have CGISA / CIS qualification.

Salary: Market Related CTC per month, depending on experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric with CGISA / CIS qualification
5+ Years experience as corporate governance and company secretary
Strong knowledge of the Companies Act and King V
Proficient in MS Office and company secretarial software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders

Key responsibilities:

Support the Company Secretary in fulfilling statutory duties in line with the Companies Act, 2008, King V and other relevant legislation
Prepare governance and compliance documentation including board resolutions, agendas, notices, AGM documentation, MOIs and committee terms of reference
Manage statutory submissions to CIPC, including annual returns, director documentation and company registrations
Maintain statutory records, governance documents, structure charts and company secretarial schedules
Coordinate board and committee meetings, annual workplans and meeting calendars
Prepare and distribute board packs, agendas, notices and minutes accurately and timeously
Attend board, committee and shareholder meetings, take minutes and ensure proper record keeping
Act as liaison between the Board and internal/external stakeholders
Assist with governance advice, compliance risk identification, policy drafting, ESG reporting input, B-BBEE verification and audit-related matters
Support onboarding of new board members and assist with board evaluations, director fees and related administration

Please apply online