Company Secretarial at Construction Industry Development Board

Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the execution of Executive Committee and the Board responsibilities: Provide guidance and support to the cidb Board, its committee(s), and the Executive Management on corporate governance , Facilitate the Board strategy sessions and coordinate documentation associated in addition to that, Ensure that the relevant governance structures, and committees, are in place, Ensure alignment and integration between Board responsibilities and Executive Management functions, Provide legal advice to the Executive Committee and the Board, Ensure that cidb meets all its legislative, statutory, and critical stakeholder obligations 
•  Oversee cidb corporate governance: Provide the company's executives collectively and individually with guidance regarding their duties, responsibilities, and powers, Reporting legal non-compliance to the Board of Directors and shareholders of the company 
•  Oversee regulatory compliance: Ensure compliance with the cidb regulations and Kings Commission III, Ensure compliance with PFMA (Public Finance Management Act) 
•  Manage CIDB's performance against the "Code of Conduct.": Coordinate compliance with the company "Code of Conduct" 
•  Formulate delegations and terms of reference 
•  Ensure the establishment of a framework for the delegation of authority 
•  Ensure that the company is and is seen to be a responsible corporate citizen 
•  Ensure that the company’s ethics are managed effectively 
•  Formulate delegations and terms of reference.  
• Draft contractual negotiations: Provide input for all cidb contractual negotiations 
•  Ensure the legal advisor provides adequate input and advice 
•  Provide comments and make changes to ensure minimal risk to cidb 
•  Check the legality of the Commercial components of the agreements 
•  Involve subject matter experts regarding Commercial components of the agreements 
•  Negotiations with 3rd parties in certain instances to ensure the contracts include all relevant aspects. Ensure that all company secretarial documents are up to date: Ensure the maintenance of all statutory records according to specifications 
•  Ensure the statutory maintenance returns by filing information with the registrar of companies to report on specific changes regarding cidb or comply with periodic filing requirements 
•  Oversee the maintenance of cidb’s register of members. Strategic Planning: In consultation, provide input into the formulation and development of plans for the unit 
•  Develop a forecasting model 
•  Ensure development and implementation of relevant policy and procedure 
•  Ensure development, implementation, and monitoring of relevant strategic and operational plans. 
• Risk and Financial Management: Identify and manage risks in the area of responsibility 
•  Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis, and reporting 
•  Ensure that planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously, and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts 
• •Ensure the unit's assets are managed, maintained, and kept safely. People Management: Manage the performance of subordinates in accordance with the policies and procedures of cidb 
•  Oversee the development of Personal Development Plans for subordinates and ensure implementation 
•  Discipline subordinate as and when necessary, in accordance with cidb policies and procedures.

CORE COMPETENCY: 

• To successfully perform in this position, the following are required: Cognitive Competencies, Relating Competencies, Leading Competencies, Self- Managing Competencies and Achieving Competencies.

Requirements:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, law, finance, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Eight (8) professional experience; 
• Three (3) years as a Company Secretary in a medium to large organisation. 
• Admission as an Attorney is an added advantage. Formal training in Corporate Governance (i.e. IoD SA part 1-4 or equivalent) will be an added advantage.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Legal Practice Council (LPC) will be an added advantage. 
• Registration with Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (CSSA) / Chartered Secretary (CIS) will be an added advantage..

CORE COMPETENCY: 

• To successfully perform in this position, the following are required: Cognitive Competencies, Relating Competencies, Leading Competencies, Self- Managing Competencies and Achieving Competencies.