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NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)
 
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
 
Position: NSFAS Board Secretariat
Type & Grade: Permanent (Grade 13)
Vacancy No: 46 of 2020/21 
Department & Unit: Governance, Risk & Compliance
 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The primary purpose of the position is to provide the full range of secretariat, governance, and compliance guidance and support to the effective functioning of the Board, Executive Committee, and various Committees in accordance with legislative requirements and corporate governance best practice. The successful incumbent will be responsible for monitoring compliance by adhering to applicable laws and regulations and Board decisions and resolutions, co-ordinating procedural requirements associated with the provision of a Board Secretariat service through the planning of the schedules of meetings and allocations, implementing and monitoring systems, and verifying outputs according to quality standards, monitoring the delivery of quality reports and accurately recorded minutes of proceedings and communicating across a broad spectrum with a view to disseminating information and/or guidance on policy and procedural compliance issues with respect to discussions and decision-making.
Work experience within a banking environment or fund management environment to be an added advantage
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Secretariat
• To be a custodian of governance principles that advance the best interest of NSFAS.
• To provide guidance and leadership to the CEO and the Board members on matters that enables business strategy implementation.
• To facilitate harmonious interactions between the CEO, board members and committees.
• To coordinate orientations and trainings of board members.
• To partner with the chairperson of the board in the piloting of board resolutions.
• To coach and keep abreast of all the changes in the legislative and regulatory environment that impacts the execution of the board members responsibilities.
• To undertake the obligations for preparing, assessing, processing and the administration of new and existing agreements and related functions within agreed upon communication channels.
• To conduct research, legal and commercial drafting, updating of the regulatory, risk and compliance matters that are of a strategic interest to the mandate of NSFAS.
• To coordinate and manage the activities relating to stakeholder management and relationships on behalf of the board members.
• To provide full secretariat function (i.e. handling of queries, drafting minutes of the meeting, decisions of the board and records management) and steer the implementation of actionable items.
• To provide logistical support to the board members, committees and the subcommittees in the capacity of attendance register management, notices of meetings, requests for contributions to enrich the agenda items and the distribution of supporting documents.
• To facilitate the payment of meeting fees and subsistence and travel allowances for board members and committees.
 
Performance Management
• To assist the Chairperson to conduct the annual performance assessment of the Board and Board members.
• Agree and sign individual performance scorecards and development plans.
• Remain abreast with technical professional development matters.
• Remain abreast with organizational changes.
 
Stakeholder Management
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders in order to achieve win-win outcomes.
 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• An Admitted Attorney with academic qualification of typically a Law Degree such as LLB or BCom Law
• A Chartered Company Secretariat qualification
• Registration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of Southern Africa (ICSA)
• 5 years’ experience working for the state or state entity with a clear focus on governance experience on interacting with the shareholder on compliance issues affecting state entities demonstrated knowledge of compliance issues affecting state entities
• Experience in committee management, minute taking and other secretariat duties
• Experience in the field of corporate governance with a strong understanding of secretariat processes & governance in both the public and private sectors
• Overall knowledge of primary legislation applicable. Companies Act, King IV & associated statutes & regulatory framework
 
Beneficial skills and experience:
• Working knowledge of NSFAS
• Management skills and experience (people, projects, and finance)
 
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent personal skills, advanced communication-, and interpersonal relationships- skills
 
Specific competencies:
• Team player within the team and on managerial level
• Objective, Independent and Impartial
• Stakeholder Management Relationship
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus
• Proactive, Analytical and loyal to NSFAS
• Excellent management skills
• Problem solving and Negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and ability to work in an environment
• Planning and organizing skills
• Good communication skills
 
Computer skills required:
• MS Office package: Advanced Level
 
 
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: R 1 033 205 to R 1 217 082 per annum
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.


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PLEASE NOTE
 
Closing date: 28 March 2021
 
Interested applicants should send detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Fayroes Sherry via email jobs@nsfas.org.za.
 
NSFAS do not consider late applications. Staff on Leave must ensure that they check the NSFAS portals for advertised vacancies and familiarize themselves with the respective closing dates. NSFAS only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates. If you do not hear from NSFAS within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
** NSFAS committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates who improve employment equity considerations **
 
“NSFAS is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. “
 
10 Brodie Road, House Vincent, 2nd Floor, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7700 | Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7800
Tel No.: 0800 067 327 | 021 763 3200 | Email: jobs@nsfas.org.za