Legal Company Secretary

Our esteemed client is a leading renewable energy company headquartered in Gauteng, focused on accelerating the transition to a carbon neutral economy through large-scale power generation, decentralized energy solutions, and innovative technologies such as green hydrogen and energy storage.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Company Secretary to ensure effective corporate governance, compliance, and statutory administration across company entities. The role supports Boards and committees with governance advice, regulatory compliance, and efficient meeting and decision management.

Location: Johannesburg.

• Plan and coordinate Board, Committee, and AGM meetings.
• Prepare agendas, notices, and board packs.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and draft resolutions.
• Ensure meetings are properly constituted and decisions implemented.
• Provide ongoing governance advice and regulatory updates.

• Maintain statutory records, registers, and company documentation.
• Handle CIPC filings (annual returns, company changes).
• Draft and manage resolutions and share certificates.
• Support M&A transactions and due diligence processes.
• Administer committees, trusts, and governance systems.

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, King IV, and internal policies.
• Advise on governance best practices.
• Maintain governance structures and Delegation of Authority frameworks.
• Support director development and regulatory awareness.
• Monitor and report compliance failures.

• Support the General Counsel and Legal Department.
• Manage the Assistant Company Secretary.
• Build stakeholder relationships (internal and external).
• Respond to audit, regulatory, and governance queries.
• Ensure Board members have timely access to information.

• Diploma/Degree in Business or Law (LLB preferred).
• Chartered Secretary (or studying towards).
• 5+ years' experience as a Company Secretary.
• Strong board and committee meeting experience.

• Strong understanding of Companies Act & King IV.
• Excellent minute-taking, governance, and legal knowledge.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Angie Scaife at or or apply via the link below.