Legal Advisor / Company Secretary

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Legal Advisor / Company Secretary for a permanent vacancy based in the Eastern Cape

POSITION INFO:

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Must possess a law degree and 5+ years relevant legal advisory experience
• Proficiency in Xhosa is non-negotiable
• Driver’s license required
• Candidate must reside in the Eastern Cape as this post can be home based, however travel to a central location in the province for board meetings is required
• Accountable to company board
• Detailed knowledge of Companies Act and Trusts Act
• Experience working with various board committees

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Make directors aware of any law relevant to or affecting the company
• To report any failure on the part of the company or a director to comply with the Memorandum of Incorporation or rules of the Act
• To ensure that minutes of all shareholders meetings are properly recorded and circulated
• To certify in the company’s annual financial statements whether the company has filed required returns and notices in terms of the Act, and whether all such returns and notices appear to be  correct
• Distribution of Annual Financial Statements
• Provide a central source of guidance and advice to the board, and within the company, on matters of good governance and of changes in legislation
• Provide comprehensive practical support and guidance to directors, with emphasis on supporting the non-executive directors, the chairman of the board and the committees
• Ensure that charters and terms of reference are kept up to date
• Raise matters that warrant the attention of the board
• Assist with the yearly evaluation of the board, its directors and senior management
• Drawing up of a Charter for the Board

Salary:  R40 000.00 – R45 000.00 per month

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If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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