Senior Secretariat and Corporate Governance

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job Summary To ensure that the business unit governance framework is embedded through maintenance of the Terms of Reference of the applicable (Exco, Business Review, Risk) committees, the governance structure and records management. Job Description Corporate Governance During Business Unit Executive Committee (Exco) (incl. any other supporting Committees) meetings, update the Exco with regards to the EB Governance trends. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and corporate governance related issues, in particular assisting Exco / Committee members to understand their duties and responsibilities as required Ensure Exco / Committee members are socialized on any new legal and regulatory frameworks impacting the corporate governance of the relevant Committee structures. Advise Exco / Committee members on the proper application of legal and regulatory requirements, KINGIII requirements and on other Corporate Governance best practices Act as the primary point of contact for Exco / Committee members as and when queries related to corporate governance arise. Executive Committee Meetings Act as the Secretary to the Exco and the various supporting Committees. Organise, administer and ensure the smooth running of meetings, drafting of agendas, accurate minute taking and recordings. Coordinate the preparation and distribution of meeting packs; and annual meeting schedules. Should a dispute arise in relation to the content of the minutes, advise that particular Exco member or any other Attendees / Invitees (from which the dispute arose) to wait for the next meeting to rectify with all members present. Ensure that all logistical arrangements have been made in relation to venues, parking, and access to buildings, stationery, refreshments, presentations, projectors and so forth by liaising with the secretaries in the venues where the meetings are going to be held. Records Management Record all the critical documents such as minutes, annual reports, and resolution and CM forms in the correct format terms of reference as per the relevant legal and regulatory requirements & the Absa Record Management Policy indefinitely. Ensure that records are kept in secure folders and that records are constantly kept up to date by updating the minute book. When some of the records are not going to be in use (e.g. drafted minutes) and are not going to be archived and require to be disposed, this should be done appropriately (i.e. shredding), as they contain confidential information). Monitoring of the effectiveness of Governance Conduct governance effectiveness assessments to ensure an effective business unit/cluster committee structure is in place including clarity over decision making, execution and escalations. Risk committee governance is in place, with an appropriate terms of reference that is adhered to. Risk committees are chaired by a business/function Exco member, and risk profiles are presented by the most senior business/risk owners, and challenged by other members and functions. Education Bachelor's Degree: Public Management and Governance Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank. Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised At Absa, our story is not a single narrative. It's thousands of individual journeys unfolding across Africa and beyond.From colleagues serving customers in local communities to teams shaping financial solutions across borders, Absa is built on people who bring their lived experiences, ambitions and perspectives into the workplace every day. Whether you're starting your career, a seasoned leader or somewhere in between, your contribution is seen, valued and connected to something bigger.Our presence across Africa - which spans personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, and insurance - exists because of the people who show up in their roles with purpose. Across Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, our colleagues are shaping what Absa becomes in each market.Beyond the continent, teams in global offices and a technology hub support and extend the stories that prove that African talent can lead, influence and innovate on the global stage.At Absa, your story matters because progress is driven by human experience, not hierarchy. When people are enabled to bring their whole selves to work, they don't just build careers. They help shape the future of Africa's financial services landscape.