Company Secretary at FASSET

The successful candidate will:

• Serve as principal governance adviser to the Board, Board Committees, CEO and the organisation. 
• Provide strategic guidance on governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and legislative compliance.
• Ensure effective administration and functioning of the Board and Committee structures.
• Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of governance frameworks, policies, and governance systems.
• Oversee compliance with the PFMA, King V, SDA, SDLA, applicable legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate Board evaluations, induction programmes, governance training, and continuous development initiatives.
• Facilitate sound governance decision-making and implementation oversight.
• Support enterprise risk governance and ethical leadership initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with regulators, stakeholders, executive leadership, and governance structures.
• Ensure accurate and high-quality governance reporting to the Board and relevant stakeholders.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate integrity, discretion, resilience, diplomacy, and the ability to navigate complex governance environments with professionalism and  confidence.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• An LLB, chartered secretary, and/or equivalent or relevant qualification at NQF level 8.
• A minimum of 10 years’ senior management experience within governance and/or company secretariat environments.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience serving as a Company Secretary within a SETA OR a public entity environment.
• Or at least 5 years' proven experience serving as a Deputy/Assistant Company 
• Secretary within a SETA or 7 years within a public entity environment. 
• Extensive and practical knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA),King V, Skills Development legislation, governance and compliance frameworks, and Public Sector regulatory environments.
• Active professional membership with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern 
• Africa (CGISA) or any relevant professional body.

The following will serve as an added advantage:

• A Master’s degree.
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.