ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY

ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY

Closing Date: September 4, 2025
All Inclusive Salary Package: R706 152 – R822 237 per annum
Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R706 152 – R822 237 per annum. The successful candidate may structure the total package for a 13th cheque. The employer’s contribution towards Housing, Medical Aid, and Pension is included in the total package.
Contract Type: Permanent
Objective: The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a statutory public entity, an oversight body of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act, No. 67 of 2008. The entity is charged with developing, fostering and maintaining an integrated and transparent national framework for the recognition of learning achievements, ensuring that:

• South African qualifications meet appropriate criteria and are internationally comparable.
• The country’s qualifications are of acceptable quality.
• The quality of education and training is enhanced.
• Access, mobility and progression within education, training and career paths are realised.

SAQA seeks to appoint an Assistant Company Secretary to ensure effective communication and coordination between the Board, its committees, SAQA and other stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager: Strategic Planning & Governance, this position will support the Board and its Committees.
Requirements are:

Minimum Qualifications

  • An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 6 or equivalent.
  • A relevant NQF level 7 qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

  • Five years’ relevant work experience in performing the functions of a Board or Assistant Company Secretary.
  • Experience in risk management will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

  • Professionalism.
  • Knowledge management.
  • Report writing.
  • Risk management.
  • Project management.
  • Performance monitoring.
  • Written and verbal communication.
  • Client service.
  • Problem solving.
  • Planning and execution.
Key performance areas:

• Plan and coordinate Board and its committee meetings.
• Manage Board and committee round robin resolutions.
• Manage the appointment of Board committee members.
• Keep records of Board, its committees and internal meeting decisions.
• Draft correspondence on Board matters and report to the Board.
• Maintain expenditure reports for Board and Board sub-committees.
• Manage and maintain the risk register and assist in identifying collaborative risks.
• Compile risk documents and provide Board and committee stats for reporting.
• Monitor trends for policy matters from committees to assist in policy review processes and research.
• Act as Board expert regarding the design and continued maintenance of a sustainable governance framework.
• Act as the internal liaison between the Board, its committees, external stakeholders and units.
• Provide governance information to the units during internal and external audit processes.
• Engage with and be the liaison for third-party governance Service providers.

SAQA will verify credit and criminal records as well as qualifications.
SAQA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post and will only communicate with short listed candidates.

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