Board Support Consultant urgently needed: APPLY HERE
Job Description:
The purpose of the job is to fulfil the role of an
outsourced Company Secretary with duties as assigned and
legislated, including development of Company Secretarial
/ Governance strategies, policies and operational plans.
GOVERNANCE:
Knowledge of corporate governance principles,
legislation, Companies Act and King IV;
Ensure the board of Directors and the Company comply
with good corporate governance;
Prepare and manage the annual Board calendar;
Preparation of Agenda’s for meetings;
Manage the Board meetings preparation and
deliverables (meeting packs);
Effective drafting of resolutions;
Provide orientation, guidance and training to
Directors regarding their duties covering compliance
and governance aspects;
Prepare and facilitate annual Board Evaluations;
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation like the
Companies Act, King IV, JSE etc.;
Attendance at Board and Sub-Committee meetings;
Actively monitor and report on corporate governance
trends and laws allowing for timely anticipation of
new requirements;
MINUTE TAKING
Taking Minutes and Matters Arising schedule of meetings
to be delivered within 10 (ten) working days of the
meeting for clients within our client base.
Duties and Responsibilities:The duties of the Minute Taker are as follows:
1. Attend, record and transcribe minutes of Board,
committees, working groups, Forum and other meetings
as required.
2. Format, edit and grammar with specific attention to
detail and consistency.
3. Maintain meeting schedules and corporate minute
taking calendars.
4. Schedule meetings of Board, committees, working
groups, Forum and other meetings as directed
ensuring that the appropriate facilities, rooms and
equipment are booked as required.
5. Track and compile inputs, comments and decisions
received after clients reviewed.
6. Assist and report to the Consultants administrative
tasks assigned.
7. Ensure adequate filing and signing off of final
minutes.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
2. Excellent transcription, writing and word
processing skills.
3. Ability to take detailed minutes.
4. Strong attention to detail and organizational
skills.
5. Ability to work in a self-supervisory, multi-task
environment, within clear timelines.
6. Experience taking and producing minutes in a timely
fashion.
7. Typing speed of approximately 65 words per minute.
8. Administrative ability and experience.
9. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute
tasks.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
3 – 5 years’ experience as minute taker.
Proficient in Afrikaans
COMPLIANCE:
Filling of various documents/returns as required
under the provisions of the Companies Law.
Facilitate accurate and timeous administration of
company records and registers including the lodgment
of all documents with the CIPC and the maintenance
and updating of the company’s registers;
Proper maintenance of books and registers of the
company as required under the provisions of the
Companies Law.
To ensure that legal requirements of the allotment,
issuance and transfer of share certificates have
been complied with;
To deal with all correspondence between the company
and the shareholders;
To maintain the following statutory books:
The register of transfer of shares;
The register of directors and other officers;
Any other applicable registers;
Minute books;
Resolution books
Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the
regulatory environment and taking appropriate
action;
Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such
as CIPC, Auditors and the Master of the High Court;
COMPETENCIES
Good understanding of the Companies Act 71 of 2008;
Excellent communication and writing skills;
Attention to detail;
Persistence and ability to take own initiative;
Ability to work independently and under pressure;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
BCOM or LLB or CIS or equivalent or studying towards
2 – 5 years’ experience within the consulting
environment.
Strong minute taking skills
The appointment will be made in terms of the firm’s
Employment Equity Policy.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Apply Now
Source: Jobs365
