This position is now closed
Closed on 22 August 2021
This position reports to the Chairperson of the Ports Regulator and the Chief Executive Officer. The Company/Regulator Secretary is required to provide comprehensive company secretarial and governance support and services to the Ports Regulator.
Position Purpose:
- Ensure effective functioning of governance structures and promote high standard of corporate governance across the organisation
- Co-ordinate and facilitate Regulator/Committee meetings, including meeting packs for all meetings
- Develop Regulator work plan, schedule Regulator meetings, liaise with Chairperson, Committee Chairpersons and CEO to prepare meeting agendas
- Arrange, prepare and disseminate agendas for Regulator/Committee meetings
- Ensure that the proceedings of the Regulator/Committee meetings are accurately minuted/recorded
- Facilitate approval of Annual Regulator/Committee work plans
- Monitor Regulator/Committee action plans to ensure plans are being addressed timeously and obtain feedback on specific agenda items
- Maintain Regulator records and registers, including a Declaration of Interests Register
- Facilitate logistical arrangements for Members, including preparation of monthly Remuneration Schedules
- Develop/review Regulator/Committee structures and Charters/Terms of Reference on an annual basis
- Attend to annual review/drafting of Terms of Reference, schedules and other legal instruments
- Monitor compliance with good corporate governance practices and legislative instruments
- Draft Governance Compliance Checklists and submit Quarterly Governance Reports
- Provide detailed guidance to Members on their legal duties, powers and responsibilities
- Keep abreast of all legislation, regulatory and corporate governance developments that may influence the organisation’s operations and ensure that Regulator Members are informed when making decisions
- Makes the relevant parties aware of any law relevant to or affecting the Regulator
- Manage and review Delegations of Authority and applicable governance policies
- Facilitate Members induction and training and ensure regulator training is conducted on key legal, governance and regulatory obligations
- Conduct Annual Member/Committee Performance Evaluations
- Contribute to Annual Reports of Entity and dissemination thereof
- Present reports and fulfil ad hoc requests of the Regulator members
Required qualifications and experience:
- A LLB Degree. A Master’s Degree (LLM) will be an added advantage
- Been admitted as a Legal Practitioner (Attorney or Advocate)
- 5-10-years relevant experience in a legal environment or in a public sector corporate secretariat environment
- Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa or Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (added advantage)
Knowledge required:
- Knowledge of governance best practices and compliance in terms of King IV Code
- In depth knowledge of legislation, regulations, frameworks and other instruments applicable to the public sector
- Knowledge and experience in Board/Committee processes
- An understanding of strategic, operational and risk identification and risk management
Skills required:
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Commumication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Leadership
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Computer literacy
- Planning and organising
- Negotiation
- Analytical
- People Management
The Ports Regulator is an equal opportunity employer.
The position will be based in Durban, and will entail occasional travel. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with their qualifications and experience within the regulatory environment and the Regulator’s policies.
Note: Candidates will be subjected to a round of internal testing together with criminal checks and qualification verification.
Applications must consist of the following:
- A comprehensive letter of application which includes:
- Notice periods required in current position
- Date of availability to commence employment
- Employment Equity status
- Residence status (RSA citizen, etc)
- A complete CV attached thereto, which includes:
- Thorough academic and work history
- Languages spoken and proficiency
- Responsibilities in each position held
- A copy of Identity Document
- Certified copies of all qualification certificates
For any enquiries regarding the position, email
re*********@po************.org
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