Deputy Company Secretary at Gauteng Growth and Development Agency

 Responsibilities

• Alert and advise Directors of their responsibilities and liabilities under the Companies Act, and Public Finance Management Act.
• Make proposals/recommendations on Law reform
• Ensure proper codes of business conduct and ethics for directors are adhered to.
• Monitor adherence and/or non- compliance to the codes of business conduct
• Act as an advisor and provide guidance to Board and GGDA regarding roles and areas of accountabilities to ensure compliance and proper governance
• Develop and manage corporate governance framework.
• Liaise with the Directors, Chairman, regulatory officials and other relevant external key stakeholders as required.
• Cultivate and promote good corporate image by articulating organisational values to all stakeholders
• Maintain and protect the GGDA’s corporate brand.
• Develop and maintain internal relationships within GGDA Group of Companies and various business units within the Group.
• Develop and maintain external relationships between GGDA and other key strategic partners.
• Assist in the orientation and induction of new or inexperienced Directors and assesses the specific training needs.
• Assist the Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer in determining the annual board plan.
• Prepare proper Board packs for Board meetings and distribute them in accordance with the service Level arrangement with the Board.
• Ensure the proper logistical support and orderly conduct of Board meetings.
• Ensure that minutes of all statutory meetings including shareholders’ meetings, Directors’ meetings and the meetings of any sub-committees are properly approved and recorded.
• Maintain minute books and certify copies of minutes.
• Monitor relevant statutory registers (For example, Board minute books, Directors declaration of interests and attendance registers).
• Assist with formulating meetings agendas with Chairperson and /or Group Chief Executive; attend and minute meetings.
• Assist with co-ordination, organisation and convening of meetings and workshops of the Board, its committees, Group and all the Operations committees.
• Ensure effective management of all documentation regarding Board and MANCO activities for easy access.

As minimum applicants, should have the following requirements:

• Post Matric relevant qualification
• Minimum 3 years in corporate secretariat experience at managerial level.
• Planning and Organising skills: Ability to establish a course of action for oneself and others to accomplish specific goals, planning proper allocation/deployment resources