Job Description

A leading workforce solutions company, driven to grow people, businesses and economies through connections that allow them to realize their potential has an exciting opportunity for a Head: Investor Relations and Company Secretary in Gauteng.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining good corporate governance across multiple geographies, and managing effective communication with the company's shareholders, investors, and stakeholders.xc3x82

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Relevant professional qualifications, such as ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) membership
• 5-8 Years combined experience as a Company Secretary and Investor Relations within a listed company.
• Relevant experience in a multinational organisation will be advantageous

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Governance:

• Oversee compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to the company's operations, ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards.
• Prepare and maintain board meeting agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Advise the board of directors on corporate governance best practices and changes in relevant regulations.

Company Secretarial Duties:

• Maintain the company's statutory registers and records, ensuring their accuracy and accessibility.
• Prepare and submit necessary filings with regulatory bodies, such as annual returns, disclosures, and other required documents.
• Act as the point of contact for shareholders, handling queries, requests, and concerns.

Investor Relations:

• Contribute to the development of the company's investor relations strategy.
• Develop and implement an effective investor relations strategy to enhance the company's reputation and credibility among shareholders and the investment community.
• Prepare and distribute regular financial reports, presentations, and announcements to shareholders and investors.
• Coordinate investor meetings, conference calls, and other communication events.
• Monitor and analyse market trends, shareholder feedback, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights to management.

Corporate Communications:

• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to ensure consistent messaging across all external communications channels.
• Assist in the preparation of the company's annual report and other financial disclosure documents.
• Manage the company's presence on investor-focused platforms and social media channels.
• Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations affecting the company and ensure timely compliance.
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure accurate and complete regulatory reporting.
• Cultivate strong relationships with shareholders, institutional investors, analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Act as the liaison between the company and its shareholders, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.

COMPETENCIES

Technical

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications, such as Microsoft Office and investor relations platforms.

xc3x82 Behavioural

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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