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INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT TRUST (IDT)
 
The IDT is a Schedule 2 Public Entity, established as a development management agency. Its primary role is to influence, support and add value to the national agenda. The IDT is mandated to measurably impact on the eradication of poverty and to improve the quality of life of poor, rural and marginalised communities. To assist us in achieving this, we wish to appoint dynamic individuals in the following positions: 
 
POST : COMPANY SECRETARY 
JOB LEVEL : DU 
REGION : NATIONAL OFFICE 
LOCATION : PRETORIA 
DURATION : 5 YEAR CONTRACT 
PORTFOLIO : OCEO 
 
PURPOSE : Serve as a link between the CEO, the board, and EXCO. Handle all sub committees to these structures, governance & compliance. 
 
REPORTING : Chief Executive Officer and the Board. 
 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Qualification in Law e.g. BA Law/LLB / Corporate Law or CIS (Company Secretariat & Compliance qualification). Registration as Chartered Secretary (CSSA). Minimum 10 years’ experience of which 5 years as company secretary. 
Competencies: Event Management, Corporate Governance Principles, Contract Administration, Office Administration, Document Management, Budget Management, Organisational Objectives and Understanding and experience in relevant legislation. 
Skills: Planning Skills, Coordinating Techniques, Administrative Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Report writing Skills, Information Management Capacity, Facilitation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Conflict Management Skills, Decision Making, Time Management and Strategic Thinker 
 
DUTIES :Effective management of Board and Committee meetings, Identification of submissions required and compilation of the agenda, Liaison with Chairpersons of Subcommittees and the Board, Governance & Compliance, Financial Management, Training and staff development and Handle Documents and Legal Requirements. 
 
Enquiries : Queen Malema at (012) 845 2120 
 

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The Independent Development Trust is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance the gender and racial representivity of the organisation, in accordance with its equity plan. 
 
Applications must be accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including two contactable referees) as well as recently certified copies of all qualifications and the applicant's identity document. 
 
To apply, please forward all CVs to jobs8@idt.org.za.
 
Any questions about the application process may be directed to (012) 845 2000. 
 
Note: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the applicant undergoing verifications check and confirmation of the applicant's qualifications. It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority. The IDT will respond only to shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the IDT. The IDT reserves the right not to appoint anyone to the above post, and to withdraw them, re-advertise them or fill them by way of transfer or deployment if this is considered in the interests of service delivery. 
 
The closing date is 30th July 2021