Are you an experienced Company Secretary with a strong understanding of South African corporate governance and compliance frameworks? We are seeking a freelance professional to support our growing portfolio of clients with board administration, statutory compliance, and governance advisory services.
This is a flexible consulting opportunity ideal for professionals with CoSec experience in listed, private, or non-profit entities who thrive in a project-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support client boards with company secretarial services, including but not limited to:
- Board & Committee Support
- Distribute meeting packs and maintain attendance registers.
- Attend and minute board and committee meetings (virtual/in-person).
- Circulate minutes and track action items within agreed timelines.
- Statutory Compliance
- Manage statutory filings (director changes, annual returns, beneficial ownership updates).
- Maintain statutory registers and monitor CIPC compliance.
- Ensure alignment with Companies Act, King IV, and entity MOIs.
- Governance Advisory
- Support board inductions and governance training.
- Assist with board calendars, workplans, and charter reviews.
- Provide proactive advice on best-practice governance processes.
- Tiered Service Execution
- Deliver across varying engagement models – from foundational support (ad hoc board packs and minutes) to full outsourced CoSec solutions including compliance oversight and advisory.
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Company Secretarial or Governance role (consulting or in-house).
- Strong knowledge of South African Companies Act, CIPC filings, and King IV principles.
- Proven experience preparing board packs, drafting accurate minutes, and maintaining statutory records.
- Familiarity with CIPC online systems and beneficial ownership requirements.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with boards and senior leadership.
- Relevant qualification in Company Secretarial Practice, Law, Governance, or equivalent (CGISA membership advantageous).
What We Offer
- Flexible, project-based engagements supporting diverse clients and sectors.
- Exposure to board governance best practices and innovative advisory work.
- Location: South Africa (Remote / Hybrid – Travel for Board Meetings as Required)
- Engagement: Project-Based / Part-Time Consulting
Please email your CV and availability to info@sapientis.co.za with the subject line “Company Secretary – Governance Support”.