PORTS REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA VACANCIES

​COMPANY/REGULATOR SECRETARY 
  
This position reports to the Chairperson of the Ports Regulator and the Chief Executive Officer. 
The Company/Regulator Secretary is required to provide comprehensive company secretarial and governance support and services to the Ports Regulator. 
 
Position Purpose:  
•  Ensure  effective  functioning  of  governance  structures  and  promote  high  standard  of  corporate governance across the organisation  
•  Co-ordinate and facilitate Regulator/Committee meetings, including meeting packs for all meetings 
•  Develop Regulator work plan, schedule Regulator meetings, liaise with Chairperson, Committee Chairpersons and CEO to prepare meeting agendas. 
•  Arrange, prepare and disseminate agendas for Regulator/Committee meetings 
•  Ensure  that  the  proceedings  of  the  Regulator/Committee  meetings  are  accurately minuted/recorded 
•  Facilitate approval of Annual Regulator/Committee work plans
•  Monitor  Regulator/Committee  action  plans  to  ensure  plans  are being  addressed  timeously  and obtain feedback on specific agenda items 
•  Maintain Regulator records and registers, including a Declaration of Interests Register  
•  Facilitate  logistical  arrangements  for Members,  including preparation  of monthly Remuneration Schedules 
•  Develop/review Regulator/Committee structures and Charters/Terms of Reference on an annual basis  
•  Attend to annual review/drafting of Terms of Reference, schedules and other legal instruments  
•  Monitor compliance with good corporate governance practices and legislative instruments 
•  Draft Governance Compliance Checklists and submit Quarterly Governance Reports 
•  Provide detailed guidance to Members on their legal duties, powers and responsibilities 
•  Keep  abreast  of  all  legislation,  regulatory  and  corporate  governance  developments  that  may influence the  organisation’s operations and ensure that Regulator Members are  informed when making decisions 
•  Makes the relevant parties aware of any law relevant to or affecting the Regulator 
•  Manage and review Delegations of Authority and applicable governance policies
•  Facilitate Members induction and training and ensure regulator training is conducted on key legal, governance and regulatory obligations  
•  Conduct Annual Member/Committee Performance Evaluations
•  Contribute to Annual Reports of Entity and dissemination thereof 
•  Present reports and fulfil ad hoc requests of the Regulator members  
 
Required qualifications and experience:  
•  A  LLB Degree or Admitted Attorney or Advocate. A  master’s degree  (LLM), Chartered Secretary (CIS), will be an added advantage. 
•  Admitted as a legal practitioner (Attorney or Advocate) 
•  5-10-years relevant experience in a  legal environment or  in a public sector corporate secretariat environment  
•  5 years of consecutive experience as a Company Secretary 
•  Membership  of the Chartered Governance  Institute  of Southern Africa  or Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa or relevant (added advantage) 
 
Knowledge required: 
•  Knowledge of governance best practices and compliance in terms of King IV Code. 
•  In depth knowledge of legislation, regulations, frameworks and other instruments applicable to the public sector. 
•  Knowledge and experience in Board/Committee processes  
•  An understanding of strategic, operational and risk identification and risk management
 
Skills required: 
•  Good Interpersonal skills 
•  Communication 
•  Problem solving 
•  Decision making 
•  Leadership 
•  Must be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines 
•  Computer literacy 
•  Planning and organising 
•  Problem solving 
•  Negotiation 
•  Analytical 
•  People Management

The Ports Regulator is an equal opportunity employer with clear employment equity targets. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist in meeting the organization EE Targets. The Ports Regulator reserves the right not to fill any position.  
 
The position will be based in Durban, and may entail occasional travel. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with their qualifications and experience within the regulatory environment and the Regulator’s policies. 
 
Note: Candidates may be subject to a round of internal testing together with criminal checks and a security clearance. 
 
Applications must consist of the following: • A comprehensive letter of application which includes: * Notice periods required in current position * Date of availability to commence employment * Employment Equity status * Residence status (RSA citizen, etc) • A complete CV attached thereto, which includes: * Thorough academic  and work  history  * Languages  spoken  and  proficiency  *  Responsibilities  in  each  position  held •Certified copies of Identity document and Senior certificate and other qualifications.  
 
Contact Nafeesa Ally on (031) 355 0710 for any enquiries.
 
Forward your application, clearly stating the position for which you are applying, in the e-mail subject title, to: recruitment@portsregulator.org by no later than close of business on 29 August 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  
 
NB: It is the intention of the National Department of Transport, to integrate the Ports Regulator, as it its Public Entity, into a Single transport Economic Regulator (STER) or such other regulatory reform institution, which shall be determined by the Ports Regulator and or the Minister of Transport. As such, the offices of the Ports Regulator may be transferred to such other place as the Ports Regulator at its sole and absolute discretion may determine. The successful candidate must note that the offices, currently located in Durban, maybe relocated.