Job Advert Summary
Join Exxaro Resources as a Company Secretary in Centurion, Gauteng, where you will provide high-level corporate secretariat and governance services. This permanent role requires 8-10 years of experience and a background in law or chartered secretary qualifications. You will support the Group Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with legal standards and efficient board operations. The position involves coordinating meetings, maintaining statutory records, advising on governance, and contributing to strategic decision-making. Exxaro offers a collaborative work environment focused on safety, innovation, and professional growth, making it an ideal place for ambitious legal professionals seeking to impact corporate governance. Be at the forefront of our business's legal and regulatory compliance, and play a critical role in shaping the corporate governance landscape at Exxaro.
Minimum Requirements
- Chartered Secretary qualification (Essential/Minimum)
- BA (Hons) Law / BCom (Hons) Law / LLB Bachelor of Law/ BCom LLB (Essential/Minimum)
- Certificate in First Line Management (Essential/Minimum)
- 8-10 years of proven company secretarial experience with sound knowledge of corporate law and governance (Essential/Minimum)
- Strong communication and administration skills
- Ability to effectively communicate key messages and maintain alignment
- Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to the Board while maintaining objectivity and discretion
- Experience in compliance with the Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements, King VI, and other relevant legislation
- Ability to manage statutory records and ensure regulatory compliance
- Experience in drafting SENS announcements and corporate governance documents
- Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
- Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive corporate secretariat and governance services to Exxaro Resources Limited and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and manage board and committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and action reports.
- Maintain statutory records, resolution registers, and ensure effective communication of board decisions for implementation.
- Draft and facilitate the submission of SENS announcements and other regulatory documents, ensuring adherence to applicable legislation.
- Provide strategic advice on governance policies and processes to the board and relevant stakeholders, supporting their roles and responsibilities.
- Assist with the preparation and management of departmental budgets and support the continuous professional development of directors.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, and update the corporate governance framework in response to legislative changes.
- Lead the administration and document control for subsidiary companies, managing storage and retrieval of corporate governance documents.
- Support the Group Company Secretary with governance-related research and preparation of board committee charters and annual work plans.
- Foster a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies and encouraging a safety-focused culture.