Committee Secretary: Advanced

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Committee Secretary: Advanced | Gauteng | Permanent

Support the highest levels of decision-making and governance within a complex financial institution. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with boards, executive leadership, and governance structures where precision, credibility, and professionalism are essential.

Our client is seeking an experienced Committee Secretary to provide high-level corporate governance and company secretarial support across multiple board and executive structures. The role sits within the Office of the Company Secretary and plays a key part in ensuring that board and committee processes are compliant, well-coordinated, and aligned with governance best practices.

You will support board and committee operations end-to-end, from governance advisory and meeting coordination through to documentation, records management, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and legislation, combined with the ability to interact confidently with directors and senior executives. According to the job profile, the role supports board and executive governance processes, including board committees and executive committees, while ensuring compliance with legislation and governance frameworks.

Our client is a well-established financial services organisation operating within a regulated environment. The institution plays a strategic role in its sector and maintains rigorous governance standards across its board and executive structures.

What You’ll Do

• Provide corporate governance advisory services to boards, committees, and executive leadership
• Deliver full company secretarial support for board, committee, and executive meetings
• Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, and documentation packs
• Draft and maintain accurate minutes, resolutions, and governance records
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and governance frameworks
• Support board member onboarding, training programmes, and governance updates
• Maintain statutory records, registers, and institutional governance documentation
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with board members, executives, and internal teams

What You Bring

• LLB, B.Admin Law, B.Com Law, BA Law, or equivalent legal qualification
• Ideally, a Higher Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Company Law
• At least six years’ experience in a company secretarial environment
• Minimum four years’ experience supporting boards or committees in the public sector
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, including King IV
• Knowledge of Companies Act, PFMA, and related regulatory frameworks
• Excellent written communication and minute-taking capability
• Experience working with board management or company secretarial systems

What Success Looks Like

• Board and committee processes run smoothly and efficiently
• Governance documentation and records remain compliant and accurate
• Directors and executives receive timely governance advice and support
• Board packs, agendas, and minutes are delivered to a high professional standard
• Governance risks are proactively identified and addressed