Assistant Company Secretary

Apex Group

South Africa
Maintain company records and statutory registers
Prepare and submit cipc filings
Manage statutory compliance calendars
The role involves assisting the Head of Cosec South Africa in administering corporate and fund entities while ensuring strict adherence to the Companies Act and CIPC requirements

Job Summary

  • The role involves assisting the Head of Cosec South Africa in administering corporate and fund entities while ensuring strict adherence to the Companies Act and CIPC requirements.
  • Candidates will be responsible for managing statutory compliance calendars, drafting board minutes, and coordinating logistics for committee meetings.
  • The position requires maintaining accurate client information on internal systems and collaborating with auditors, banks, and regulators to ensure audit readiness.

Matching Summary

The role involves assisting the Head of Cosec South Africa in administering corporate and fund entities while ensuring strict adherence to the Companies Act and CIPC requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain company records and statutory registers
  • Prepare and submit CIPC filings
  • Manage statutory compliance calendars
  • Draft minutes and resolutions
  • Liaise with regulators and third parties

Nice-to-have

  • Advocacy or attorney admission advantageous
  • CGISA professional qualification preferred
  • Ability to think independently
  • Courageous and decisive mindset
  • Innovative thinking skills

Key Requirements

  • 3-5 years relevant experience in corporate secretarial or legal environment
  • Relevant qualification in BCom, LLB, Compliance or related field
  • Practical experience with South African corporate governance and CIPC filings
  • Admission as an Attorney is advantageous
  • Qualification from Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) is advantageous

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