Board Secretary Governance Role at CETA in Johannesburg
To The T Recruitment · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A senior Board Secretary opportunity in Johannesburg with a fixed term contract of up to five years. You will provide secretarial and governance support to the Board and its committees at CETA, ensuring compliance with PFMA, King IV and other legislation. This is a senior management level role offering a competitive annual salary of R1.7 million. If you have strong corporate secretariat and governance experience, this could be your next career move.
About the role
To The T Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Board Secretary to join CETA in Johannesburg on a fixed term contract of up to five years. This is a senior management position where you will be responsible for providing efficient and effective secretarial services to the Board, sub committees and other governance structures.
You will play a critical role in ensuring that CETA meets its statutory and regulatory obligations. This includes coordinating board needs, reviewing legal developments, managing board member tenure, arranging annual general meetings and overseeing legislative compliance in line with PFMA and King IV.
The role also involves budget management for the division, supervising and mentoring staff, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will be expected to develop and update the Corporate Governance Policy Framework and ensure all governance documents are properly maintained.
Please note: This appointment is a fixed term contract not exceeding five years and is directly linked to the term of office of the CETA Accounting Authority, subject to satisfactory performance as per CETA policies.
To apply, please submit your CV along with your academic certificates and professional registration with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries.
Requirements
- Relevant bachelor's degree at NQF level 8 in Commerce, Corporate Law or LLB
- Certification with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries
- 8 to 10 years of experience in a corporate secretariat environment
- Five years of regulatory experience at a senior managerial level
- Experience in implementing strategy, plans, programmes and procedures
- Experience in developing and delivering legal and policy research projects
- Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and compliance requirements including King Codes of Good Practice
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Board and governance related needs and obligations, including input into the Corporate Plan and Annual Report
- Review legal and regulatory developments and brief Board members accordingly
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements by submitting annual returns and notifications to DHET
- Manage expiry of Board member tenure and reappointment of auditors
- Induct new Board members and facilitate training where needed
- Arrange and manage Annual General Meetings in consultation with the CEO and Board Chairperson
- Manage confidentiality agreements, declarations of interests and remuneration for Board members
- Develop and update the Corporate Governance Policy Framework including Delegation of Authority, Code of Conduct and Committee Terms of Reference
- Oversee company wide legislative compliance and report on compliance to the Board
- Prepare and manage the budget for the division including Board related expenditure
- Supervise, coach and mentor interns assigned to the business unit
- Maintain healthy relations with internal and external stakeholders
Job details
- Organisation
- To The T Recruitment
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (8+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R141k per month / monthly
- Category
- Legal
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a senior role that requires solid experience in corporate governance and board administration. When preparing your application, highlight your hands on experience with PFMA, King IV and board committee support. Make sure your CV clearly shows the number of years you have worked in a corporate secretariat and any regulatory experience at a management level. Include your certification with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and your degree certificate. In an interview, expect questions about how you have handled compliance issues, board meeting logistics and stakeholder management. Emphasise your ability to work with senior executives and your attention to detail in managing governance documents. Good luck!
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