The KZN Growth Fund Trust (\u201cKGFT\u201d) is an entity of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Government through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environment Affairs (EDTEA). Its mandate is to finance private sector projects that drive economic growth, stimulate job creation, promote broad based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) and reduce inequality.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Company Secretary<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> The ideal individual will be allocated the following responsibilities: \u2022Ensure compliance of Board Resolutions by providing support and communication to relevant persons;
\nLocation:<\/strong> Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> COSEC001
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe Company Secretary position reports to the CEO, and will be responsible to provide regulatory, leadership and administrative duties to the CEO, KGFT Board of Trustees and all sub committees.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Be accountable to the Chairperson of the Board for all governance and secretarial matters;
\n\u2022Manage the Secretarial function, including supporting the Board and sub-committees;
\n\u2022Provide Board, sub-Committee members and Trustees with guidance as to their duties, responsibilities and powers. Ensure that relevant governance issues, either in terms of compliance or non-compliance are brought to the attention of the Board;
\n\u2022Ensure timeous distribution of all the documents required for Board and Sub-Committee meetings. Tracking of decisions will be a prerequisite;
\n\u2022Accurately communicate the Board\u2019s decisions and changes to policy on regular basis;
\n\u2022Manage all the corporate governance and related matters including:
\noFounding Documents, Board Charter, Shareholder Compact, Terms of reference for Board and sub-committees, Annual work plans and evaluation action plan;
\noCorporate governance and ethics advisory to Board, Sub-committees and EXCO
\noFacilitate the annual submission of the Declaration of Interest forms by Board and sub-committee Members.
\noFacilitate the annual Board and sub-committee assessment process.
\noAssist in the proper induction and orientation of new Board and sub-committee Member
\noCompliance of Board resolutions \u2013 Ensure support is provided and communication is managed
\n\u2022 Oversee efficient administrative support to all Board and sub-committee members (including all correspondence, salary payments and travelling arrangements;
\n\u2022 Manage all stakeholder communication of the Board and CEO\u2019s office;
\n\u2022 Supervise arrangement of meeting venues, equipment attendance registers, catering, etc.;
\n\u2022Convene and administer all internal and external meetings \u2013 set meetings, record accurate minutes, complete related documentation, statutory registers etc.;
\n\u2022Assist the Chief Risk Officer in discharging his\/ her duties and responsibilities in terms of the Act, the King Codes, the Protocol on Corporate Governance in State Affiliated Enterprises and the Public Finance Management Act.;
\n\u2022Provide Trustees with guidance on their duties, responsibilities and powers including advice on business ethics and good governance;<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Ensures that the organisation complies with all relevant laws and corporate governance principles and
\n\u2022Liaising with external regulators and advisors such as attorneys, bankers, internal and external auditors
\nRequirements
\n\u2022A Bachelors\u2019 degree in legal studies (Bproc or LLB) or equivalent qualification.
\n\u2022Admission as an Attorney.
\n\u2022Professional membership of Chartered Secretaries South Africa.
\n\u2022At least 10 years\u2019 hands-on experience in a company secretarial and relevant government and or parastatal environment.
\n\u2022High level of understanding and experience in the application of Public Management Act, as well as related legislations.
\n\u2022Good knowledge of corporate law and corporate governance principles.
\n\u2022Required to work extended hours when necessary particularly during the period when the Board and Sub-Committee meetings are being held.
\nAdditional Requirements:
\n\u2022Required to work extended hours when necessary particularly during the period when the Board and Sub-Committee meetings are being held.<\/p>\n