Company Secretary
Permanent posted 4 days ago in Legal , in Risk, Compliance Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 486066
Job Description
Company Secretary Claremont Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Company Secretary to join our client a Cape Town law firm. The role requires at least 5 years’ experience in a law firm environment and combines company secretarial, governance and compliance duties to support partners, the firm’s board and corporate clients.
Salary: Market Related
RequirementsÂ
- Legl Qualification or similar
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a law firm as company secretarial, paralegal or senior legal admin
- Practical knowledge of company secretarial practice and statutory filing procedures; familiarity with South African Companies Act and CIPC advantageous.
- Proven minute-taking and drafting skills for board papers and resolutions.
- Strong organisational ability, attention to detail and high discretion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders.
- Proficient in MS Office and document/practice management systems.
Key responsibilitiesÂ
- Prepare and distribute board/committee packs, arrange meetings and take accurate minutes; track actions and resolutions.
- Maintain statutory registers (directors, members, beneficial owners) and minute books.
- Prepare and file statutory forms and returns (e.g., Companies Act / CIPC filings where applicable).
- Manage the compliance calendar (AGMs, confirmation statements, accounts deadlines) to ensure regulatory deadlines are met.
- Support corporate transactions and housekeeping (share transfers, incorporations, resolutions, due diligence packs).
- Liaise with external advisers, registrars and regulators; support firm-specific regulatory obligations and conflicts checks.
- Assist with AML/KYC record-keeping and data protection requirements (POPIA) where relevant.
- Maintain corporate policies, retention schedules and secure handling of confidential records.
Please apply online
FROGG Recruitment
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