PERMANENT COMPANY SECRETARY VACANCY AT THE CITY OF JOBURG’S PIKITUP

The City of Joburg’s PIKITUP invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Permanent Company Secretary Vacancy. The closing date for applications is the 30th August 2024

POST: COMPANY SECRETARY

Department: Office of the Managing Director
Location: Head Office
Level: E1/Task 19
Reporting to: Managing Director
Reference: COSEC-02

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to ensure that Pikitup maintains excellent standards of corporate governance by acting as a point of communication between the board of directors and the company shareholders; by reporting in a timely and accurate manner on company procedures and developments; by recommending appropriate actions and policies for board consideration and making the board aware of any law relevant to or affecting the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role will be responsible to develop an annual working plan for the business unit in line with the overarching Business Strategy.
Develop Charters for Board and sub-committees.
Oversee PIKITUP Corporate Governance.
Develop the Governance Framework to plan, direct and coordinate PIKITUP’s governance activities to ensure that governance practices are consistent and aligned to applicable legislation and regulations.
Provide guidance and support to the PIKITUP Board, its committee(s), and the Executive Management on corporate governance.
Establish terms of reference for the Board inclusive of function requirements and levels of authority.
Develop an annual schedule of Board and respective sub-committee meetings and circulate to members.
Monitor the implementation of Board resolutions and legal compliance requirements to always ensure compliance and keep the Board informed on the status and progress.
Function as liaison between management, the Board and the City of Johannesburg (COJ).
Continuously facilitate the training of Board members and actively raising awareness around Corporate Social Responsibility and the Ethics Code.
Manage PIKITUP’s performance against Code of Conduct. Maintain the provision of input for all PIKITUP contractual negotiations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum requirements LLB degree (NQF 7).
Admission as Attorney or Advocate is preferrable.
Post Graduate qualification would be an added advantage.
Membership with Institute for Chartered Secretaries of South Africa (now Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa would be an added advantage.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

8 years’ relevant experience in a legal management environment in a public sector/organisation of which at least 5 years on a senior managerial/strategic level.
Experience in corporate governance, risk management, environmental and waste management, legislative compliance and in-depth understanding of legislation governing local government.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge:

Extensive knowledge of Corporate Governance, Company Law, Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act, Risk Management Framework, King IV report, National Treasury Regulations.
Understanding of government environment both at national, provincial, and local sphere.
Sound proven leadership qualities.

Skills:

Intellectual and personal integrity.
Interpersonal skills and a strong drive.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Conflict/ dispute resolution skills.
Demonstrates agility in challenging complex or ambiguous situations and is able to integrate material from a wide range of learning and thinking.
Decisive, ethical and ability to apply good judgement.
Strategy Development, Planning and Reporting.

APPLICATIONS:

Interested applicants must complete an application form and submit a comprehensive CV together with certified copies of qualifications and identity document to recruit172024@pikitup.co.za

Please quote the above position name and the reference number on all correspondence relating to this advert.

DOWNLOAD THE COMPANY SECRETARY VACANCY ADVERT AT PIKITUP HERE

For enquiries contact Shirley Tjiane – 087 357 1086

CLOSING DATE: 30 AUGUST 2024

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