Company Secretary
Company Secretary
Based at Head Office
CEO Office
Salary: R 1 218 675 – R 1 648 795
Minimum Qualifications:
• LLB / BA (Law) / B. Juris / B. Proc Degree
• Admission as Attorney
• Recognized Company Secretarial Qualification / Corporate Governance Qualification
• Registration with relevant and recognized body for Chartered Secretaries
Preferred Qualifications:
• Admission as Advocate
Minimum Experience:
• 5 years’ experience of which 3 years at a senior management level in a private company or public entity within
a legal, secretariat or governance related environment
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the appointee will:
• Lead the effective and efficient provision of executive and governance support services to the Board and Board
Committees
• Continuously analyse and monitor AW management practices for statutory/legal/ governance compliance and
advise management of best practice accordingly
• Advise and lead MANCO and Board on implementation of corrective actions / interventions to achieve full
compliance upon completed gap analysis
• Monitor adequacy of effectiveness of Board systems (e.g. TORs, Board Charter, Board Performance, etc.)
• Review contracts, agreements and legally sensitive correspondence and documents (as they pertain to MANCO
and Board) and provide feedback on their legal or governance integrity; and effect necessary amendments
required or offer guidance on such changes.
• Ensure that all contracts and agreements are kept in safe custody
• Oversee the, implementation, and communication of a corporate governance strategy for the organisation
• Oversee preparation of Board and Board Committee meeting packs.
• Work closely with Board Chairperson and keep him/her informed of pertinent Board and governance matters
• Serve as legal advisor to Amatola Water Board
• Render legal advisory services to ensure that the Board aligns its policies, procedures, planning initiatives and
activities within the relevant legal requirements
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management
• Conduct research and compile legal opinions and/or advice as and when required, including Tender
documents, Bid documents, employment contracts and Labour Relations Cases
• Manage the performance of the Unit
• Contribute substantively to AW strategic, integrated development and performance planning and reporting
processes
• Manage staff performance, learning and development activities
• Formulate, manage, and control all related annual operating and CAPEX budgets
• Compile annual budgets for the unit and monitor utilisation against baseline
• Board induction and orientation: structure and deliver induction and orientation programme for new board
member(s), including presentation of the roles of the Board and Executives
Other Requirements:
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance theory and practice, e.g. King IV Corporate Governance Framework.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Water Services Act, Companies Act and related legislation
• A good understanding of Legislative and Commercial Systems.
• A good understanding of contract, commercial, corporate, and public law.
• A good knowledge of water law and related legislation.
• Business acumen
• High level of integrity and discretion with confidential information
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Above average investigate, research, policy formulation and report writing skills
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong planning, liaison and administrative skills
• Valid unendorsed driver’s licence
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically women and people with disabilities. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates and ID copy to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or fax (043)7073701 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za
Closing Date: 22 January 2021
