Intern COSEC at Postbank (SOC) Ltd

Purpose of the Job

• The internship also serves as a developmental opportunity to provide practical exposure to corporate governance, board administration, and regulatory compliance within a banking and state-owned entity environment. Through this role, the intern will gain hands-on experience in governance practices, board processes, and stakeholder coordination while supporting the Secretariat in maintaining high standards of governance, accountability, and organisational effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities
Board and Committee Administration

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Company Secretariat in the planning and facilitation of Board and Committee meetings.
• Assist with the preparation of meeting packs, agendas, and supporting documentation in line with the approved governance calendar.
• Support the logistical arrangements for meetings to ensure the effective functioning of the Board and its Committees.

Governance Documentation and Record Management

• Assist in maintaining accurate and organised governance records, including Board and Committee minutes, resolutions, attendance registers, and statutory documentation.
• Support the proper filing and archiving of governance records to ensure compliance with organisational policies and statutory record-keeping requirements.

Compliance and Governance Support

• Provide support in ensuring that governance processes comply with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements,
• Assist with monitoring governance deadlines and ensuring that required documentation is prepared and submitted on time.

Meeting Preparation and Follow-up

• Assist with the preparation of meeting documentation, including templates, action trackers, and matters arising schedules.
• Support the follow-up on Board and Committee resolutions by tracking action items and coordinating inputs from relevant stakeholders.

Governance Research and Reporting

• Conduct governance and regulatory research to support the work of the Company Secretariat.
• Assist with the preparation of governance reports, briefing notes, and presentations required for Board and Committee engagements

Administrative and Secretariat Support

• Provide general administrative support to the Company Secretariat, including document preparation, coordination of governance correspondence, and assisting with the management of the Board calendar.

Learning and Professional Development

• Actively participate in learning and development activities to build knowledge of corporate governance, board processes, and regulatory compliance. Gain practical exposure to governance practices within the banking and state-owned entity environment

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB),
• Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom Law);
• Bachelor of Commerce in Compliance and Risk Management; Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration;
• Bachelor of Public Administration; Chartered Governance Practitioner Qualification (CGISA) - NQF 7
• Chartered Governance Practitioner Qualification (CGISA) - NQF 7 (Ideal)
• No prior formal work experience is required.
• Exposure in corporate governance, company secretarial support, legal administration, or Compliance environments will be advantageous
• Candidates who have demonstrated administrative, research, or governance-related responsibilities during their studies may also be considered
• Any internship, academic project, or practical training related to corporate governance, board administration, legalresearch, or regulatory compliance will be considered beneficial

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Basic understanding of corporate governance principles and board processes
• Knowledge of governance frameworks such as the Companies Act and King IV (advantageous)
• Basic understanding of statutory record keeping and governance documentation
• Awareness of governance structures such as boards and committees
• Basic knowledge of regulatory and compliance environments (advantageous)
• General understanding of organizational governance structures
• Understanding of document management and record-keeping practices

Deadline:30th March,2026