Senior Specialist - Company Secretary at Robert Walters

• Our client is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals with mining, smelting and refining operations that are located in South Africa and Zimbabwe.The purpose of this role is to provide specialist support for the efficient administration of the company’s secretarial and governance functions. The role involves ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining statutory records, and supporting board and corporate governance processes.

Work of the Role:

Performance and Delivery:

• Prepare and file statutory returns, forms, and other required documents with regulators (e.g. Companies House, SEC).
• Maintain statutory registers and records, including those for shareholders, directors, and secretaries.
• Monitor changes in legislation and recommend actions to ensure compliance.
• Assist in organising board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, circulating materials, and taking minutes.
• Draft resolutions and maintain accurate records of board decisions.
• Ensure timely dissemination of information to directors and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of governance frameworks and compliance with governance codes.
• Assist in drafting and updating corporate policies, procedures, and charters.
• Conduct research on governance trends and provide recommendations to enhance practices.
• Assist in managing shareholder meetings, including issuing notices and handling proxies.
• Update shareholder records and facilitate dividend payments or share transactions.
• Address shareholder inquiries regarding company structures and decisions.
• Monitor and assess compliance risks, escalating concerns as necessary.
• Assist in preparing governance or compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to audits and internal reviews related to governance and compliance matters.

People & Teams:

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws degree.
• Admitted attorney preferable.
• Related professional certification (e.g. CGISA accreditation) is preferable.
• 5 -7 years of experience in a company secretarial, compliance, or corporate governance role.
• Solid understanding of company law, corporate governance principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with statutory and governance software (e.g., Blueprint, Diligent).
• Exposure to cross-border compliance and multi-jurisdictional governance.