FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET) VACANCIES

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Randburg, Gauteng
 
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SUMMARY
 
COMPANY SECRETARY
Closing Date for Applications: 31 October 2024
Commencement Date for Post: As soon as possible
TCTC: R 1 640 557,18 p.a. (TCTC-Not Negotiable)
Reference: FAS/RECRUITMENT/COSEC1/2024
 
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: Office of the Company Secretary
Dual Reporting Line: FASSET Accounting Authority and Administratively to the Chief Executive Officer
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Permanent
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Company Secretary role is responsible for providing the Board with guidance in their duties, responsibilities, powers and ensuring efficient administration, compliance with regulatory requirements, advising on business ethics, good governance, and ensuring that decisions of the board are implemented.
 
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Corporate Governance
• Ensure that procedures for the appointment of directors is adhered to;
• Manage the orientation of new Board members;
• Advise and guide Board members on their fiduciary duties and responsibilities;
• Assist in the implementation of evaluation of Board members effectiveness on an annual basis;
• Identify and facilitate training needs based on Board performance evaluations;
• Ensure unhindered access to information by all Board and Committee members in order to allow for the effective contribution, discussions and decisions by all members;
• Contribute to the compilation of the Annual Integrated Report;
• Identify and evaluate new corporate governance developments to assess the impact of such and advise Directors and Management of their implications;
• Ensure all Directors are aware of legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the Board and Committees on which they service;
• Ensure that all matters are raised that warrant the attention of the Board;
• Provide support on a daily basis on issues of governance;
• Maintain Delegated Powers of Authority;
• Collate all mid-term and final review information regarding the CEO’s performance contract, assessments and conditions of service;
• Provide all legal advice/opinions to FASSET as and when required;
Entity Administrative Services
• Maintain Statutory Registers and records on the entity;
• Ensure Board and Committee minutes are capture the philosophy and essence of matters discussed in order to intercept core related issues;
• Develop Board Annual Work Plan;
• Maintain a directors interests in companies and contracts in order to table at each meetings;.
• Provide advice in meetings procedures;
• Ensure that the Annual Calendar is efficiently planned to avoid clashes, and facilitate decision making in terms of PFMA reporting frameworks, for all Directors and Executives;
• Ensure preparation and issuing of notices timeously;
• Ensure all information on Board packs is adequate and distribution thereof;
• Ensure coordination of submissions or reports to the Board, Committees and EXCO;
• Ensure secretariat systems are maintained to meet the requirements of FASSET;
• Design and implement programmes and interventions to ensure continuous improvement of Secretariat Business processes and systems in line with industry best practice;
• Ensure Directors fees are paid according to the approved remuneration framework
• Monitor Remuneration reviews of Directors within the Public Sector;
Oversee Financial Resources
• Develop and implement the unit’s budget;
• Ensure procurement of goods and services within the unit is accordance with the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations;
• Manage and control expenditure against budget, including causes of deviations;
• Monitor and ensure compliance to relevant regulatory requirements;
• Provide financial management reports relevant to this function to the CFO;
Oversee Human Resources and Stakeholder Management
• Ensure regular staff development in order to improve efficiency;
• Ensure the completion of performance agreements, reviews and monitor poor performance thereof;
• Plan and manage leave of span of control in the office;
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships and address queries;
• Perform any other tasks related to the operations on the office as and when required;
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification 
• LLB Degree or relevant and appropriate legal qualification.
• A Post Graduate Qualification is an added advantage;
• Membership of the Law Society (Admitted Attorney) and or/Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators an added advantage;
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential: 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience, of which 5 years must be in a Company Secretary role;
• Experience in corporate law, governance, risk, compliance, strategy and corporate secretariat practice;
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Critical
• Interpersonal Skills and stakeholders’ management.
• Cross departmental query resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential
• PFMA; National Treasury Regulations;
• POPIA
• PAIA
• Companies Act
• King Codes of Corporate Governance
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy.

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Date of commencement of position
FASSET requires applications for a permanent Company Secretary to join existing team as soon as possible.
 
TOTAL PACKAGE
The TCTC to be offered for this position is R 1 640 557,18 p.a (TCTC-Not Negotiable)
 
ASSESSMENT
Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.
 
CONTACT DETAILS
Submit your Full Curriculum Vitae (with 3 references), copies of your Matric certificate, Qualifications copy of ID and membership certificates by no later than 31 October @16:00 to: Cosec1@fasset.org.za quoting the reference as the subject line: NB FAS/RECRUITMENT/COSEC1/2024 
 
For any inquiries regarding the position please contact: Mr Karabo Dikgore, Human Resources Manager at 011 476 8570. Should you not hear from FASSET within 6 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Communication is limited to shortlisted candidates only.
 
FASSET applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”