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 a Company Secretary to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a permanent role.
The Company Secretary will be responsible for overseeing all company secretarial functions across the organisation, ensuring compliance with statutory, legal, and corporate governance requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong governance frameworks, supporting board and committee processes, and providing advisory input on corporate legal and regulatory matters.
What you will be doing:
- Manage the full end-to-end Company Secretarial function across the organisation.
- Prepare and coordinate Board, Committee, and Forum meeting packs, agendas, and documentation.
- Attend meetings and take accurate professional minutes and assist with the drafting and finalisation of minutes and resolutions.
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, King IV principles, and other applicable legislation.
- Maintain and update statutory records and company secretarial documentation with relevant regulatory bodies including CIPC.
- Provide governance and legal advisory support to the Board, EXCO, and internal stakeholders.
- Draft and maintain governance frameworks, policies, terms of reference, and delegation of authority structures.
- Facilitate board evaluations, governance reviews, and training schedules.
- Support regulatory engagements with bodies such as FSCA, PA, and CIPC.
- Assist with corporate transactions, incorporations, due diligence, and governance structures.
- Monitor and communicate regulatory and legislative changes impacting corporate governance.
- Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, board members, and regulatory authorities.
- Lead and mentor team members while promoting continuous improvement and innovation within the department.
What we are looking for:
- LLB Degree or equivalent qualification.
- CGISA / Chartered Governance Institute qualification (essential).
- 3–5 years’ experience as a Company Secretary.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a legal advisor or similar role.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in professional minute-taking.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, governance frameworks, and statutory compliance.
- Experience with Companies Act, King IV, and corporate governance best practices.
- Strong governance, research, and analytical capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, board members, and regulatory bodies.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Please note if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Desired Skills:
- Corporate Governance
- Company Secretarial Services
- Companies Act Compliance
- Corporate Legal Advisory
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- CIPC Filings
