ONDERSTEPOORT BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS INCORPORATION (OBP) Onderstepoort Biological Products SOC Ltd (OBP), based in Pretoria North, is a manufacturer of veterinary vaccines and other biological products. OBP is a Schedule 3B Public Entity and is committed to quality products and equal opportunities in employment.
HEAD OF LEGAL AND COMPANY SECRETARY Pretoria – South Africa (Ref: CS28 /2023) CLOSING DATE: 8 SEPTEMBER 2023 The Head of Legal and Company Secretariat is responsible for managing and implementing corporate secretariat functions in the organisation. The successful candidate must ensure the provision of legal support; leading litigations, contract management and advice on legal matters relevant to OBP. Main Responsibilities include: * Develop and communicate a schedule of EXCO, MANCO, Board and Board Committee meetings aligned to governance and compliance imperatives * Ensure that all administrative functions pertaining to all EXCO, MANCO, Board and Board Committee meetings are efficiently implemented * Ensure that meetings are in compliance with statutory governance and procedural requirements as set out in charters, and mandates, etc * Assist the Chairperson of the Board and Chairpersons of Board Committees in setting agendas, preparation of packs for the Board and its Committees * Quality assure the content of agendas, minutes of meetings, meeting packs, etc. to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards. Ensure that Board and Committee resolutions are communicated to the relevant people and implemented timeously * Ensure that Board induction programme is developed and implemented * In conjunction with the Chairperson ensure that Board performance evaluation is conducted *Develop and implement a Business Continuity Plan for OBP * Develop, implement and manage a legislative and regulatory compliance framework (which includes internal approved policies and procedures) for all departments relevant to OBP *Identity and evaluate risk factors relevant to the OBP’s legislative and regulatory compliance framework * Report to MANCO, EXCO, Board and Board Committee meetings on matters of non-compliance and define corrective measures * Co-ordinate and produce annual reports * Develop, revise and implement governance tools i.e. Board Charter, Board Committee Charters, Induction Policy for Board of Directors, and Code of Conduct *Ensure that Board members are made aware, trained and advised of their fiduciary duties under the Companies Act, Public Finance Management Act, the OBP Act, the KingIV Code on Good Corporate Governance and the Company’s Memorandum of Incorporation * Provide strategic and operational legal support * Ensure efficient management of arbitration, litigation or CCMA cases for or against OBP *Build and maintain effective internal and external strategic stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation * Manage the divisional risk register*Develop, implement and monitor an Operations strategy for the division that is directly aligned with the organisational strategic objectives * Create, communicate and implement a business plan that will enable the achievement of the divisional strategy * Develop, implement, monitor and review OBP divisional policies and procedures as required and ensure compliance to applicable legislation for all OBP Corporate policies and procedures in consultation with relevant executives * Lead and guide the determination of staffing requirements and overseeing all personnel processes for the division, such as staff development, mentoring, coaching, recruitment and engagement * Provide strategic input and advice to the CEO and Board on the formulation of divisional budgets and forecasts * Ensure the costs are contained while maintaining high levels of impact and performance *Responsible for overseeing that all organisational assets are managed and maintained to the company’s standards. Minimum Requirements include: * A recognised legal degree (LLB) (NQF 8) and Admitted Attorney or Advocate. * Registration as a Chartered Secretary (CIS) is advantageous * At least 10 years’ experience of which 6 must be in a senior managerial capacity, within a reputable private or public company or a State Owned Entity, with duties including the following: Corporate Governance and Compliance, Company Secretariat, Contract Drafting and Management, Drafting and Review of Corporate Policies, Legislative Compliance Management, Provision of legal advice and services, Records Management in terms of legislation, Corporate Reporting Management of litigation matters, Exposure to Intellectual Property matters would be advantageous. Remuneration: A Paterson Grade E remuneration package will be offered that is commensurate with experience and qualification of the successful candidate. NOTES: OBP reserves the right to fill any of its positions. Suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications by e-mail to Recruitment@obpvaccines.co.za by the closing date. No late applications will be accepted or considered after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear back from us in 3 months from closing date consider your application unsuccessful. Candidates should reside within South Africa.
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