PIKITUP City of Johannesburg Pikitup Head Office, Jorissen Place, 66 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, 2001 Private Bag X74, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017 Tel+27(0) 11 712 5200 - Fax +27(0) 11 712 5322 www.pikitup.co.za - www.joburg.org.za COMPANY SECRETARY Department : Office of the Managing Director Location : Head Office Level : E1/ Task 19 Duration : Permanent Reporting to : Managing Director Reference : COSEC-02 The purpose: The purpose of this role is to ensure that Pikitup maintains excellent standards of corporate governance by acting as a point of communication between the board of directors and the company shareholders; by reporting in a timely and accurate manner on company procedures and developments; by recommending appropriate actions and policies for board consideration and making the board aware of any law relevant to or affecting the company. Key Responsibilities: • The role will be responsible to develop an annual working plan for the business unit in line with the overarching Business Strategy. • Develop Charters for Board and sub-committees. • Oversee PIKITUP Corporate Governance. • Develop the Governance Framework to plan, direct and coordinate PIKITUP’s governance activities to ensure that governance practices are consistent and aligned to applicable legislation and regulations. • Provide guidance and support to the PIKITUP Board, its committee(s), and the Executive Management on corporate governance. • Establish terms of reference for the Board inclusive of function requirements and levels of authority. • Develop an annual schedule of Board and respective sub-committee meetings and circulate to members. • Monitor the implementation of Board resolutions and legal compliance requirements to always ensure compliance and keep the Board informed on the status and progress. • Function as liaison between management, the Board and the City of Johannesburg (COJ). • Continuously facilitate the training of Board members and actively raising awareness around Corporate Social Responsibility and the Ethics Code. • Manage PIKITUP’s performance against Code of Conduct. Maintain the provision of input for all PIKITUP contractual negotiations. Minimum Qualifications: • Minimum requirements LLB degree (NQF 7). • Admission as Attorney or Advocate is preferable. • Post Graduate qualification would be an added advantage. • Membership with Institute for Chartered Secretaries of South Africa (now Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa would be an added advantage. Minimum Experience: • 8 years’ relevant experience in a legal management environment in a public sector/organisation of which at least 5 years on a senior managerial/strategic level. • Experience in corporate governance, risk management, environmental and waste management, legislative compliance and in-depth understanding of legislation governing local government. Required Competencies: Knowledge: • Extensive knowledge of Corporate Governance, Company Law, Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act, Risk Management Framework, King IV report, National Treasury Regulations. • Understanding of government environment both at national, provincial, and local sphere. • Sound proven leadership qualities. Skills: • Intellectual and personal integrity. • Interpersonal skills and a strong drive. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Leadership. • Strong negotiation skills. • Conflict/ dispute resolution skills. • Demonstrates agility in challenging complex or ambiguous situations and is able to integrate material from a wide range of learning and thinking. • Decisive, ethical and ability to apply good judgement. • Strategy Development, Planning and Reporting. Interested applicants must complete an application form and submit a comprehensive CV together with certified copies of qualifications and identity document to [email protected] by no later than the 30 August 2024. No late applications will be considered. Please ensure that the correct position reference number is inserted in the subject line of email. For enquiries contact Shirley Tjiane – 087 357 1086 • Please quote the above position name and the reference number on all correspondence relating to this advert. • Pikitup reserves the right not to fill any vacancies. • Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted applicants. Should you not hear from us within six weeks after closing date of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. • By submitting your application for a position at Pikitup, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of Recruitment and Selection and related processes. PIKITUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PRINCIPLES AND REDRESSING THE IMBALANCES OF THE PAST. APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOME FROM ALL DESIGNATED GROUPS (AFRICAN, COLOURED AND INDIAN MALES, ALL FEMALES & PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES). JOB PROFILE Comments are closed.
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