Board Secretary - Governance & Compliance Role in Pretoria
Kone Staffing Solutions · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
Kone Staffing Solutions is looking for a Board Secretary to support the Accounting Authority and governance structures in Pretoria. This fixed term role is perfect for someone with strong corporate governance, legal and compliance experience who wants to make a real impact in the public sector. You will advise on PFMA, Companies Act and King IV, manage board meetings and minutes, and help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. If you have eight years of board or company secretary experience and a law or administration qualification, this could be your next step.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Board Secretary to provide efficient and effective secretarial support to the Accounting Authority (AA), AA Sub-Committees and other governance structures. This is a fixed term role based in Pretoria, running for five months. You will work closely with the Chairperson, CEO and committee members to ensure that board processes run smoothly and that all governance requirements are met.
What you will be doing:
- Advising the AA on legislative matters such as PFMA, the Companies Act and King IV.
- Planning board and sub-committee meetings, preparing agendas and meeting packs.
- Recording and distributing minutes, and tracking resolutions to ensure implementation.
- Researching regulatory developments and helping to update policies.
- Managing the declaration of interests register and maintaining records.
- Building relationships with stakeholders such as management and DHET.
Key things to note:
- This is a fixed term contract for 05 months.
- Only non-EE/AA candidates will be considered for this role.
- You must have at least eight years experience as a Board or Company Secretary in corporate governance, legal, compliance or a SETA environment.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Law, Advanced or Corporate Law, Chartered Secretary, Administration or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF Level 7.
- A post graduate qualification in Law, Advanced or Corporate Law, Chartered Secretary, Administration or equivalent at NQF Level 8 will be an added advantage.
- 8 years experience as Board or Company Secretary in Corporate Governance, Legal, Compliance in the Public Service Sector, Entity or SETA environment.
- Registration with professional bodies will be an added advantage.
- Strategic and analytical thinking.
- Decision making skills.
- Advanced administration skills.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Advanced computer literacy.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice to the AA on legislative matters such as PFMA, the Companies Act, King IV and constitutional issues.
- Plan and design board meeting agendas and prepare meeting packs in consultation with the CEO and AA Chairperson.
- Record and take minutes of board meetings and develop a tracking schedule for implementation of resolutions.
- Conduct legislative research and monitor regulatory developments to inform policy changes.
- Develop criteria for and maintain the declaration of interests register for AA members and committees.
- Ensure compliance with corporate, legal and regulatory conduct for internal and external meetings.
- Maintain and nurture relationships between the AA, Management, DHET and other stakeholders.
- Provide input into the development of the organisations budget and manage resources for the Board Secretary Office.
- Design, review and maintain a record keeping framework for AA records.
Job details
- Organisation
- Kone Staffing Solutions
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (8+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R91 346 per month / monthly
- Category
- Government & Public Sector
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
For this Board Secretary role, you will be working with senior governance structures, so make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with PFMA, the Companies Act and King IV. Highlight any board or committee work you have done, especially in the public sector or a SETA environment. When applying, include your qualifications and any professional registrations. If you are invited for an interview, expect questions about how you handle confidential information, manage tight deadlines and advise on compliance matters. Good luck!
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