Company Secretary Cape Town

Our client seeks a Company Secretary that will support the Board and executive leadership by ensuring robust corporate governance, statutory compliance, and effective board administration in line with South African company law and applicable financial services regulatory expectations. The role suits an LLB-qualified and/or admitted attorney with experience in regulated environments.

Salary: Market related

Minimum Requirements

• LLB degree (required)
• Admitted Attorney (strong advantage / preferred)
• 3–7 years’ experience in company secretarial / governance / legal roles, ideally within financial services (asset management, wealth management, banking, insurance, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of the Companies Act, CIPC requirements, and corporate governance best practice (e.g., King IV).
• Proven experience drafting minutes and resolutions and supporting board processes.
• High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Secretary to the Board and relevant Board committees (e.g., Audit & Risk, Investment, Remuneration, Social & Ethics).
• Prepare annual board and committee calendars; compile and distribute board packs; draft agendas in consultation with the Chair and CEO.
• Take accurate minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Provide guidance to directors on Companies Act, King IV governance principles, and fiduciary duties.
• Maintain statutory registers, company records, resolutions, delegations of authority, and governance policies.
• Manage filings and submissions to the CIPC and support regulatory governance requirements relevant to asset management (as applicable to the business).
• Coordinate AGM/annual processes, director appointments/resignations, and board evaluations.
• Oversee governance aspects of related entities (subsidiaries/holding structures) where applicable.
• Liaise with external counsel, auditors, trustees, and regulators on governance and corporate secretarial matters.
• Support internal compliance and risk teams by ensuring governance frameworks are documented, current, and implemented.

Please apply online.

FROGG Recruitment