Job Description

Purpose of the role:

The Amy Foundation wishes to appoint a Trustee with a legal background to support our Board in achieving its objectives and to act as company secretary. The position is a non-paying and the applicant agrees to allocate their time to at 4 board meetings a year pro bono and, any other times like an annual strategy session. The Trustee will be one of 6 Trustees, responsible for keeping the Trust on track to make sure the best outcome for the organisation is always achieved.

The position is most suitable for someone who resides in Cape Town.

Role description

Join us for an exciting opportunity to make a difference and to change lives. This Trustee, as company secretary will be responsible for taking minutes of board meetings, preparing, and sending board packs and all other duties required of a company secretary. This Trustee will also need to ensure the minutes of each meeting is circulated for approval prior to the next meeting.

The statutory duties of all trustees are to:

Ensure good governance and that the organisation complies with the Trust Deed and other relevant legislation or regulations.

Contribute actively in giving strategic direction to the organisation.

Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board reach sound decisions.

Selection requirements

Bachelor's and or advance qualification in law

At least 10 years practical work experience

Knowledge and the environment in which the Amy Foundation operates, through personal or professional connections,

Prior experience of committee/ board/ trustee work.

Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by Amy Foundation.

Candidate must reside in the Western Cape.

Applications together with a resume' be sent to HR Manager Nariman Toffar on nariman@amyfoundation.co.za by 26 May 2025.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From R1,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Deadline: 2025/05/26