Onderstepoort Biological Products SOC Ltd (OBP) is a South African state-owned animal vaccine manufacturing company whose mandate is to prevent and control animal diseases that impact food security, human health and livelihoods.
The mandate is delivered through continued development of innovative products and efficient manufacturing, which ensures vaccine...
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Interim Deputy Company Secretary (6 Months Contract)
Provide strategic advisory services in relation to secretariat services to the Board and Executive Management Advise the Board collectively and individually of their legal rights and obligations in relations to matters of their responsibilities and law (OBP Act as amended, PFMA, etc), and good corporate governance
Prepare, collate and distribute Board and Committee charters and work plans Responsible for the preparation of meeting agendas, taking of minutes and distribution thereof, circulation of action list on resolutions Monitor all legislative, regulatory and corporate governance developments that might affect the OBP’s operations, and ensure that the Board is fully briefed on these
Ensure the publication and maintenance of standard protocol document for Board Develop and ensure maintenance of the Board and Committee’s charters and terms of reference Provide support and advice on all matters required by the Board. Develop and implement a Board and Board Committee induction training programme and assist with the induction of new Board members into the organisation.
Assist in the preparation of a comprehensive budget for the Governance Unit Administer the funds of the department according to the approved budget and prepare and submit monthly management reports. Monitor budget expenditure and take corrective action when necessary
Assist with tabling regular feedback to EXCO and Board (and its committee/s relevant to the work of the Department) with regards to the operations of the Department
Assist with collation of annual performance report for the OBP to the Board and DoA as appropriate. Monitor and present Quarterly Review Reports and Analysis against the performance plan and in relation to the work of the Department Build and maintain effective internal and external strategic stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
Lead the mitigation of the division’s risk profile through timeous identification of internal and external factors, the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles, and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
Minimum requirements
An LLB qualification or equivalent qualification Company Secretarial Certificate will be an added advantage Admission as Attorney/Advocate (Advantageous)
A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in practice with a corporate entity 3 years experience in managing a secretariat department Extensive Corporate Governance, Compliance, Legislative Framework environment experience.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting public entities, corporate governance instruments and guidelines (e.g. KING Reports) Familiarity with system/ process documentation.
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