Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-11-08
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior
Experience: Between 5 - 7 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Assistant Company Secretary - Corporate Governance - Cape Town
Do you love legal administration, corporate governance and thrive on precision? We are recruiting an Assistant Company Secretary for an extremely large, multi-outlet company with a Board of Directors, based in Cape Town. This is a highly administrative,
corporate governance role -- perfect for someone who takes pride in managing documentation, keeping records flawless, and ensuring board processes run smoothly.
Essential Qualification: CIS - Professional Body: The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) is the qualifying body for Chartered Secretaries.
This is not a litigation or courtroom role -- instead, you will be the detail-driven backbone of the Company Secretary's office, making sure that corporate governance and compliance standards are upheld at the highest level.
Description
Key Responsibilities

• Provide full support to the Company Secretary in all governance, legal, and compliance functions.
• Draft, proofread, and edit legal and governance documents to ensure accuracy and statutory compliance.
• Maintain statutory records and assist with CIPC filings and other regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate Board of Directors and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and distribution of board packs.
• Manage diaries, schedules, and travel arrangements for board members and senior executives.
• Maintain accurate and accessible governance and legal document archives.

Key Competencies

• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills.
• Professional and discreet when dealing with sensitive matters.
• Able to liaise confidently with senior executives and board members

Minimum Requirements
Salary: R60,000 per month Cost to Company.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Minimum Requirements

• CIS - Professional Body: The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) is the qualifying body for Chartered Secretaries.
• Proven experience in corporate governance, legal compliance, and board administration.
• Strong legal document editing and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

Skills Required