As a diversified, growth-focused company, we are looking for talented employees who are committed to accelerating performance, passionate about adding value to the customer experience and who embraces our “mens-mense”culture which drives us to create a place where people still count.

The following vacancy currently exists at our Corporate Offices in Paarl:

COMPANY SECRETARIAT (Cosec & Legal)

Paarl

The incumbent would be responsible for all activities associated with that of a company secretariat, as governed by the Companies Act, as well as corporate legal, commercial and compliance functions.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (LL.B)
• A minimum of 5 years’ related experience (well versed in JSA regulations and listing requirements)
• Expert knowledge of governance and legislation frameworks in terms of the Companies Act & King IV
• Corporate, commercial and compliance work experience
• Computer literate regarding Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, communication and administrative skills
• Proven Cosec and Legal track record (of working in a corporate environment)

Key Performance Indicators

1. Board and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support to the KABL Directors and the Executive Directors of subsidiary companies
• Assistance with corporate governance in conjunction with the board and management
• Assistance to and resolution of shareholder queries as appropriate
• Director induction
• Assistance with liaison with the sponsors, JSE and transfer secretaries

2. Board meeting planning and logistics:

• Assistance with compiling and planning meeting agendas in conjunction with the Head of Legal and Company Secretariat & relevant Managing Directors
• Preparation of board packs & timeous circulation thereof
• Coordinating and planning of all Boards meetings, Annual General Meetings and Sub-committee meetings (liaise with relevant stakeholders, arrangement of venues, traveling, parking and catering)
• Attending meetings and drafting succinct minutes and resolutions

3. Compliance and regulatory environment:

• Board Charters, mandates and policies
• Keeping of statutory registers and records
• CIPC compliance checklist submissions (relatively new requirement – 24 elements for each company)
• Keeping abreast of all statutory obligations and updates relating to relevant laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the Companies Act)
• Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listing requirements, King IV (Corporate Governance), POPIA and compliance therewith
• Obtain legal opinions relevant to the Company Secretariat
• Drafting of the annual Governance Report and King IV report
• Timeous submission of annual returns for each company in the group
• Developing, updating and implementing the decision-making framework

4. Legal Advice and Support:

• Assist with legal and compliance advice and assist legal counsel when necessary
• Drafting of various legal documents applicable to the corporate legal and retail environment
• Assist with research and training on all relevant changes to legislation and related matters.