Assistant Company Secretary

Company: FirstRand Corporate Centre

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Job Type: Entry Level

Posted: 2026-02-19

About the Role

The Assistant Company Secretary supports the Corporate Secretary Governance Specialist in delivering high‑quality corporate administrative services. The role ensures that all governance, statutory, and regulatory requirements are met and that stakeholders receive accurate and timely information.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform company secretarial, statutory, and administrative tasks to meet regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Review new and existing legislation relevant to the company secretarial function in the financial services sector.
• Assist with implementation and reporting required by the Banks Act, Companies Act, JSE listing requirements, and other legislation.
• Support compliance with FSCA, Prudential Authority, and JSE governance and disclosure requirements.
• Submit prescribed statutory returns and comply with administrative regulations under the Companies Act, Banks Act, and JSE listing rules.
• Monitor and report on governance trends, best practices, and legislative developments affecting the Group.
• Communicate with stakeholders to provide and retrieve accurate information.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to maintain a high service delivery standard.
• Assist with project coordination and support governance and integrated reporting initiatives.
• Provide support and facilitate coordination for shareholder meeting planning and logistics.
• Draft and process required resolutions in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.
• Respond to external audit requests by providing evidence of statutory compliance.
• Draft professional minutes, chairman notes, and various resolutions as required.
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance collaboration and innovation.

Application Deadline

Open until 26 February 2026.

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