Responsibilities

Serve as principal governance adviser to the Board, Board Committees, CEO and the organisation.
Provide strategic guidance on governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and legislative compliance.
Ensure effective administration and functioning of the Board and Committee structures.
Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of governance frameworks, policies, and governance systems.
Oversee compliance with the PFMA, King V, SDA, SDLA, applicable legislation, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate Board evaluations, induction programmes, governance training, and continuous development initiatives.
Facilitate sound governance decision-making and implementation oversight.
Support enterprise risk governance and ethical leadership initiatives.
Build effective relationships with regulators, stakeholders, executive leadership, and governance structures.
Ensure accurate and high-quality governance reporting to the Board and relevant stakeholders.
Demonstrate integrity, discretion, resilience, diplomacy, and the ability to navigate complex governance environments with professionalism and confidence.
Authorised to escalate governance concerns directly to the Board without limitation or interference.

Requirements

A Law degree or equivalent legal, corporate governance, public administration and management qualification or a related field (NQF 7 equivalent).
A minimum of 7 years' senior management experience within governance and/or company secretariat environments.
At least 5 years' proven experience serving as a Company Secretary within a SETA or a public entity environment, or at least 5 years' proven experience serving as a Deputy/Assistant Company Secretary within a SETA or 7 years within a public entity environment.
Extensive and practical knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), King V, Skills Development legislation, governance and compliance frameworks, and Public Sector regulatory environments.
Active professional membership with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) or any relevant professional body.

Nice to have

Chartered Secretary qualification or LLB (NQF 8 equivalent).
A Master's degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Public Administration and Management or a related field (NQF 9 equivalent).
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.

How to apply

Submit a 1-page cover page motivation, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, an Identity Document, Matric certificate, qualifications, and professional bodies accreditations to CosecMosecMay@fasset.org.za

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