Head: Corporate Affairs at GWK Beperk/Limited

The Job

A diverse workforce with the best people, that achieve new heights together, is our key to success. We apply specialists in the right areas and ensure that we keep developing by continuously growing our expertise. We act with integrity, we are humane, professional and accountable. We are always looking for the best talent because we are passionate about being the best. We are committed, innovative and together we are building our proud people-culture.

Core tasks:

• Establish and promote the GWK culture and a favourable working environment.
• Provide guidance and advice on changes in legislation.
• Manage all the corporate governance and related matters including:
• Corporate governance and ethics advisory to Board, Sub-committees and EXCO.
• Create a legal centre of excellence to all subsidiary and partner entities via the provision of legal advice and support.
• Strategic management of relationships and customer service.
• Serves as company secretary for GWK and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure legal support and legal compliance.
• Ensure an environment for GWK that will comply with good corporate governance.
• Effective delivery of all required legal accountabilities to a consistently high standard.
• Contribution to success of overall Legal services delivery by identifying and delivering pragmatic solutions.

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate should have a relevant tertiary qualification (B. Com Law, B. Procc, LLB.)
• 5 years’ experience in a commercial legal environment.
• Professional membership of Chartered Secretaries South Africa.
• First-hand experience in a company secretarial environment will be an added advantage.
• An exceptional understanding of Company Law and the ability to interpret written laws.
• An exceptional understanding of the statutory requirements relating to company formations, special resolutions, board resolutions, minutes and notice of meetings.