Main purpose: This role is responsible for managing a wide range of corporate governance requirements, provides high-level secretariat support to the unit’s management and corporate committees, and assists the Senior Manager: Corporate Secretariat  & Governance to support the Accounting Authority to ensure broader corporate governance requirements are in place and well managed.

Minimum qualification and experience: B Degree in Law or B. Com Law (NQF 7) or equivalent. Five years’ work experience as a legal advisor to corporate governance structures; experience with high-level secretariat and reporting at CGC (or equivalent); experience in implementing corporate governance, policy development and project management. Two years’ management/supervisory experience. At least one years’ experience in public sector corporate governance will be an added advantage.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Corporate Governance: Assist with development and review of committee terms of reference and appropriate governance structures to support objectives. Monitor and regularly review the SIU’s Corporate Governance Policy and Framework. Secretariat Support: Assist the Senior Manager: Corporate Secretariat & Governance to ensure high level support is provided to the Accounting Authority and Corporate Governance Committees. Assist in providing secretariat support when required which may include interdepartmental and international committees and/or associations. Human Capital and other Resources Management. Assist in budget planning and management in the CG unit. Assist in managing Human Capital within the OG Unit.

Technical skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Problem solving skills.

Required knowledge and Behavioral (include but not limited to): Sound knowledge of good corporate governance principles. Knowledge of policy development. Sound knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to the environment e.g. PFMA, treasury regulations, Corporate Governance framework, Companies Act, King IV etc. Sound knowledge of project management principles and processes. Commitment. Attention to detail. Deadline driven. Integrity. Results oriented. Team player. Decision making.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the SIU Application form.
• The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
• Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.
• All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures and a favourable end report is essential.
• Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
• POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.
• The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans, Coloured and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
• The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
• The SIU will not pay for any relocation costs for successful incumbents appointed.
• Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.

Contact information

Seipati Manamela