Independent Contractor- Board Secretariat Specialist
Independent Contractor- Board Secretariat Specialist
12 months contract
CE Office
Based at Head Office
Salary Negotiable
Minimum Qualifications:
- Law Degree/ Company Secretarial / Corporate Governance Qualification
- Admission as Attorney or Registered with a relevant and recognised body for Chartered Secretaries
Preferred Qualification:
- Recognised Company Secretarial Qualification.
Minimum Experience:
- 3 years’ experience as a Company Secretary in a private company or a public entity within a legal, secretariat or governance-related environment
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Company Secretary the appointee will:
- Oversee smooth planning and execution of meeting logistics and guide the scheduling of Board and Board Committee meetings as per calendar or special requirements.
- Design Board agenda as relevant to AW
- 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
- Manage inbound and outbound correspondence with the Board. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitating communication between the Board and management, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
- Lead the effective and efficient provision of executive and governance support services to the Board and Board committees.
- Monitor adequacy of the 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.
- Manage the performance of the Unit.
- Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the Chief Executive Officer and/or Board Chairperson and Board Sb-Committee Chairpersons within the ambit of the position considering competencies and operational, requirements.
Other requirements needed:
- 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 in the sector
- 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 investigative, 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 license
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 finalised in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of Board members 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 are to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & a certified ID copy not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or Hand Delivered to No. 6 Lancaster Road Vincent or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 21 June 2023.
