Assistant Company Secretary (Contract Position) at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To ensure compliance and governance of relevant Nedbank Group sub committees and domestic subsidiary companies to legislative requirements and to mitigate risks to the bank.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide effective administration (end-to-end) for meetings at board and senior executive level, with the emphasis on providing minutes of the highest standards in respect of complex meetings – accurate, timeous, professional and well written.
• Draft and/or provide input into Board/Committee meeting agendas, matrices, meeting packs and general governance documents to ensure compliance with statutory and corporate governance prerequisites.
• Draft and/or provide input into policies and strategy documents.
• Provide support to board members, senior executives and the Group Company Secretary.
• Provide advice and guidance on the Companies Act, King IV and other financial services-related legislation.
• Review the applicability of new and existing legislation to the company secretarial function in the financial services sector.
• Attend to various applications and reports required by the Banks Act, Companies Act, JSE listing requirements and other legislation. 

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Chartered Institute of Secretaries (CIS); 
• LLB would be advantageous
• Any other relevant degree with financial services related experience
• Preferred Certifications
• Registration with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries

Minimum Experience Level

• 6+ years in a Senior Company Secretarial Role, Legal or Banking Risk role

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Very strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Relevant regulatory knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Accountability
• Business insights
• Earning Trust
• Work Standards
• Building partnerships
• Managing Work Complexity
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills