Deputy Company Secretary - Woodmead at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Assist in drafting the various reports as part of the Group’s Integrated Report
• Plays a key role in the preparation of Board and Committee Documents
• Provide assistance to the Group Compliance Officer in ensuring compliance with Group Secretariat related legislation and regulations
• Draft internal governance policies, procedures and internal controls in the management of the Group Secretariat function and ensure adherence thereto
• Ensure compliance with JSE listing rules, including the drafting of market announcements; regulations; company law and corporate governance guidelines
• Provide detailed project management of Executive, Board and Committee meetings
• Attendance and involvement at board meetings
• Prepare agendas and papers for Board and Committee meetings
• Provide expert assistance to the Group Investor Relations Office
• Ensure properly convened shareholder’s meetings
• Ensure meetings are professionally minuted and documented
• Provide leadership to the Group Secretariat Team
• Build a strong and cohesive team by recruiting top talent and creating an inclusive, high-performing and healthy team culture
• Provide technical direction and guidance to the Group Secretariat team through expert advice, performance management and employee engagement

Qualifications & Experience    

• Recognised legal degree (B Com Law/BA Law/LLB)
• Postgraduate degree
• Admitted Attorney
• Minimum 10 years’ assistant company secretarial experience
• Minimum of 8 years JSE listed company secretarial experience (including minute taking)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with the JSELR, Companies Act and commercial practice
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing a secretariat department
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in advising boards and committees on governance and compliance matters
• In-depth knowledge of establishing Group Secretariat policies and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of drafting board and committee documents