Board Secretary- 5 Year Performance Based-Contract at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

Description:

Reporting to the Board Chairperson, the Board Secretary will be responsible for advising the Board, CEO, and Senior Management on compliance and governance-related matters and for ensuring the Board is aware of any law(s) relevant to or affecting the Board and SANSA.

Furthermore, they will be responsible for the planning, administration, and coordination of all Board and Executive Committee activities and functions in the governance of SANSA.

The role reports to and works closely with the Chairperson of the Board, and reports to the CEO on day-to-day administrative issues. The role also works with the CEO and Executives to carry out the decisions taken by the Board.

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Board in carrying out its governance and compliance functions
• Managing and coordinating the Board's administrative and logistical requirements
• Managing the overall company secretarial and administrative functions
• Ensuring effective communication and engagement between the Board and its stakeholders
• In partnership with the chairperson and individual members, ensure that the Board is properly capacitated and effective.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (a legal and/or Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa qualification).
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Board/company secretary role.
• Experience within a public entity will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional company secretarial and administration skills.
• Good knowledge of corporate governance and compliance prescripts and relevant legislation, including public sector legislation.

Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for these vacancies, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.