CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: COMPANY SECRETARIAT
(5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, PATERSON GRADE E1, SALARY NEGOTIABLE, TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development created in terms of the Blue IQ Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd Amended Act (2012) merging Blue IQ Investment Holdings and the Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA.)
The GGDA is a group of companies made up of a Holding company and four subsidiaries i.e.
- Automotive Supply Park t/a Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC)
- The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC)
- Constitution Hill (ConHill)
- Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (GIDZ)
The mandate thereof, is to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through:
- Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of
- Strategically position the province into a globally competitive city
- Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximise service delivery
- Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by carrying out:
- Business enablement
- Establishment of capital projects
- Land development
- Trade and investment promotion
The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and will be expected to amongst others, execute the following tasks:
- Develop and implement Company Secretariat Framework which guides the preparation for, managing and recording of
- Develop and implement Corporate Governance Framework to ensure compliance to King IV Reports and other corporate governance
- Develop and implement the Annual Board Plan and Calendar with support from the Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer, which is aligned to the GGDA Calendar and Subsidiary Companies Calendar’s.
- Certify in the annual financial statements that GGDA has complied with all the requirements of the Companies Act and PFMA, as well as ensure that a copy of GGDA financial statement is sent to all
- Liaise with the Directors, Chairman, regulatory officials and other relevant external key stakeholders as
- Support the Office of the Group CEO with the Company Secretary Services for Group EXCO, MANCO, Strategic Planning Sessions, Staff Meetings, and any other meetings, as and when
As minimum applicants, should have the following requirements:
- The candidates should at least be in a possession of on LLB Degree and admitted as an Attorney or Advocate,
- Must be registered with the Chartered Institute of Secretaries.
- 7-10 Years in corporate secretariat and/or legal environment as a Company Secretary.
Applications should be submitted online: https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment (copy the link and paste on google chrome for ease access to the application form)
Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.
- Preference will be given to people with different abilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months after the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
- The closing date for applications is 27 October 2024.
“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as pe POPIA”