Assistant Company Secretary

About the position

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.


We are looking for an Assistant Company Secretary to join our insurance client based in Sandton on a permanent basis.


The Assistant Company Secretary is responsible for providing company secretarial services. The role ensures that all legal entities comply with statutory and governance requirements, while contributing towards optimization and continuous improvement of the department. The individual will also manage minute-taking and administration of operational and management committees and assist the Company Secretary with corporate legal matters and overall governance requirements including communication, training and reporting.
What you will be doing:

• Ensure all legal entities comply with legal, statutory, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to the optimization and continuous improvement of the department.
• Manage minute-taking and administration of operational and management committees.
• Assist the Company Secretary with corporate legal matters and governance requirements, including communication, training, and reporting.
• Collate information for various forums and committee packs, including operational and management meetings.
• Draft agendas in consultation with Chairpersons and liaise with committee members.
• Attend meetings and take accurate, professional minutes.
• Draft minutes for vetting by the Chairperson.
• Assist with drafting and execution of company resolutions.
• Maintain statutory and secretarial records (manual and electronic) and ensure compliance with CIPC.
• Ensure all companies comply with the Companies Act, governance principles, and other relevant legislation.

What we are looking for:

• A completed Legal Degree (non-negotiable).
• 2+ years’ experience in company secretarial administration.
• Insurance industry experience (non-negotiable – not banking).
• CGISA qualification – advantageous.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of insurance, financial services, and corporate governance.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literate and detail oriented.

Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Client/Stakeholder Commitment
• Results Driven
• Collaboration
• Self-Awareness and Insight

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Corporate Governance
• Minute Taking
• Legal Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Secretarial Administration
• CIPC Submissions
• Report Writing