Are you an achievement-oriented individual with initiative and a commitment to give substance to our vision of building a more sustainable, inclusive future for all who live in the city of Johannesburg?
Why the JDA
The Johannesburg Development Agency plays an important role in the implementation of the city’s Growth and Development Strategy. As the City of Joburg’s Development Agency, the JDA is tasked with restructuring the space economy to give poor households better access to well-located accommodation, jobs and markets; optimise land use and energy consumption; and improve living standards and mobility for large numbers of people in well serviced and managed transit neighbourhoods.
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2023 Vacancies
COMPANY SECRETARY (5-year fixed term contract) Re-Advertisement
MARKET-RELATED SALARY PACKAGE (D4)
Purpose of the position:
The successful candidate will manage the provision of secretariat services to the Board and sub-committees, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation, corporate governance regulations and guidelines. To act as the main liaison between the Board and the Executive Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Board of Directors and to the CEO administratively, the incumbent will be responsible to develop an annual working plan for the business unit in line with the overarching Business Strategy.
Develop Charters for Board and sub-committees. Develop the Governance Framework to plan, direct and coordinate JDA’s governance activities to ensure that governance practices are consistent and aligned to applicable legislation and regulations. Provide guidance and support to the JDA Board, its committee(s) and the Executive Management on corporate governance. Establish terms of reference for the Board inclusive of function requirements and levels of authority. Develop an annual schedule of Board and respective sub-committee meetings and circulate to members.
Monitor the implementation of Board resolutions and legal compliance requirements to always ensure compliance and keep the Board informed on the status and progress. Act as liaison between management and the Board and the Shareholder. Continuously facilitate the training of Board members and actively raising awareness around Corporate Social Responsibility and the Ethics Code.
Requirements:
A minimum of a Law degree or equivalent qualification and an admitted Attorney/Advocate designation. A minimum of 10 years’ Company Secretarial experience, 3 years Executive management. Extensive knowledge of Corporate Governance, Company Law, King IV, MFMA, Risk Management Framework, King IV and King Code, MFMA, Treasury Regulations. Certified Chartered Secretary (CIS) qualification would be advantageous.
Understanding of government environment both at national, provincial and local sphere. Sound proven leadership qualities.
Please email a detailed CV in MS Word format to: CoSec@jda.org.za
Closing date: 12 February 2023
Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and the position will be filled in line with its EE targets.
Employment Equity
The JDA is committed to the principles of equity, non-discrimination and diversity enshrined in the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act (1998) as amended. It aims to employ a diverse staff complement which is of a geographical representation of our society and create equal employment opportunities to all. The JDA’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan aims to advance and protect previously disadvantaged individuals by providing opportunities for career advancement, growth, training and development. The Executive Committee and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee provide regular input into the organisation’s employment equity, practices strategies direction and initiatives.
The JDA is committed to the principles of equity, non-discrimination and diversity enshrined in the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act (1998) as amended. It aims to employ a diverse staff complement which is of a geographical representation of our society and create equal employment opportunities to all.
The JDA’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan aims to advance and protect previously disadvantaged individuals by providing opportunities for career advancement, growth, training and development. The Executive Committee and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee provide regular input into the organisation’s employment equity, practices strategies direction and initiatives. The Employment Equity Plan was developed to promote an environment and culture that supports open communication, where everyone is encouraged to express their views without fear of being victimised, and to ensure fair and consistent application and implementation of all employment practices and procedures. Structures and resources have been put in place to coordinate and monitor employment equity implementation across the organisation. The JDA undertakes an annual review of its employment equity processes and general employment practices to inform the implementation of the Employment Equity Plan. The JDA plans its annual employment equity targets in terms of its Employment Equity Policy and reports to the Department of Labour in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act and within legislated timeframes.