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Are you an experienced Company Secretary with a proven track record of excellent performance and ambition to advance your career? We have an exciting opportunity for you!As a Company Secretary, you will support the directors, management, business pillars, and support functions in promoting good corporate governance. You ...POSITION INFO:Are you an experienced Company Secretary with a proven track record of excellent performance and ambition to advance your career? We have an exciting opportunity for you!As a Company Secretary, you will support the directors, management, business pillars, and support functions in promoting good corporate governance. You will fulfil the duties for a designated portfolio of companies and board committees, providing advice on all matters related to corporate governance. This role offers a high level of responsibility, allowing you to work closely with non-executive directors and colleagues from across the business, playing a key role in driving efficiencies, excellence, and continued improvement.Are you an experienced Company Secretary with a proven track record of excellent performance and ambition to advance your career? We have an exciting opportunity for you!As a Company Secretary, you will support the directors, management, business pillars, and support functions in promoting good corporate governance. You will fulfil the duties for a designated portfolio of companies and board committees, providing advice on all matters related to corporate governance. This role offers a high level of responsibility, allowing you to work closely with non-executive directors and colleagues from across the business, playing a key role in driving efficiencies, excellence, and continued improvement.xc3x82

• LLB or

Law with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience. * Admission as an Attorney and/or CSSA/CIS qualification will be an advantage.

• Company secretarial experience in a listed company environment (preferably in

). * Experience in sustainability and integrated thinking is advantageous.

• Financial literacy is essential.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to understand complex issues, communicate concisely, and influence a wide audience.
• Confidence and ability to interact at all levels.
• Proven ability to build relationships and credibility.
• Exceptional ability to consistently deliver creative yet business-oriented results that balance growth and risk.
• Intellectually curious, open-minded, and adaptable.
• Aptitude to solve problems in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously while prioritizing competing tasks.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on both strategic and operational tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Self-motivated team player with a keen sense of ownership.
• Tenacity and strong attention to detail.

Functional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, corporate laws, and governance codes.
• Strong background in applying corporate governance principles.
• Proficiency in running and supporting boards and board committees through annual cycles.
• Experience in creating and managing compliance processes in a practical manner.
• Experience in developing best practice guidelines and policies.
• Proven ability to produce quality minutes in a technically challenging environment and run board meeting processes effectively.
• Excellent drafting and grammatical skills.
• Project management and strong organisational skills.

Company Secretarial

• Ensure best practice board and meeting administration for a portfolio of companies and committees:
• Facilitate smooth operation of boards and committees, including drafting work plans and agendas, organizing, collating, and distributing meeting papers.
• Prepare accurate minutes and action items within agreed time frames.
• Provide input into board practices and corporate governance matters.
• Draft resolutions and other corporate communications.
• Manage company secretarial matters:
• Implement changes in corporate laws/regulatory requirements and provide insights on their impact on the business.
• Coordinate statutory compliance with cross-functional teams and external auditors, ensuring accurate and timely updates of corporate information and registers.
• Manage the year-end reporting cycle related to company secretary duties.
• Support the business with ad hoc requests.
• Develop and advise on key governance policies such as delegation of authority, signing policies, and governance frameworks.
• Work closely with the Acting Group Company Secretary to manage overall compliance and best practices:
• Manage the corporate compliance calendar and meeting schedule.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws/regulations, company policies, and MOIs.
• Coordinate corporate process elements of transaction execution (e.g., corporate actions or restructures).
• Lead ad hoc projects in a simplified and solutions-oriented manner.

Enablement and Risk Management

• Develop processes to maintain corporate information and policies and oversee management thereof.
• Liaise with external service providers and stakeholders.
• Oversee elements of

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