Joe Gqabi Economic Development Agency invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Company Secretary and Legal Services vacancy. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with legal, corporate governance, board secretariat, compliance, risk management and strategic management experience who want to contribute to economic development in the Eastern Cape.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Joe Gqabi Economic Development Agency |
| Closing Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Location | Maletswai, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Post Title | Company Secretary and Legal Services |
| Contract Type | Five-year fixed-term contract |
| Application Method | |
| Application Email | vacancies@jogeda.co.za |
| Enquiries | Ms Sibongile Matomela: 051 023 0614 |
Company Secretary and Legal Services
Contract: Five-year fixed-term contract
Employer: Joe Gqabi Economic Development Agency
Location: Maletswai, Eastern Cape
Job Description Summary
The successful candidate will fulfil the duties of a Company Secretary as legislated by the Companies Act and guided by the King V Report.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Law Degree or LLB.
Admission as an Attorney or Advocate will be an added advantage.
Registration with a relevant recognised body for Chartered Secretaries will be an added advantage.
A Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme must be held or attained within 18 months of appointment.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience as a legal practitioner in commercial law or corporate governance.
Applicants must have experience in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, drafting and vetting contracts, sourcing and providing legal opinions and managing litigation.
Applicants must have three to five years’ experience in providing board secretarial services, including ensuring sound corporate governance.
A valid Code B driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have management experience, with at least three years at strategic or management level.
Applicants must have experience in corporate governance, risk management, legislative compliance and an in-depth understanding of legislation.
Skills and Abilities
Applicants must have extensive commercial law and corporate governance expertise.
Applicants must have conflict and dispute resolution skills.
Strong administrative and interpersonal skills are required.
Applicants must have organisational and planning skills.
Excellent written and communication skills are required.
Key Performance Areas
The successful candidate will provide board administration, legal support, statutory guidance, strategic advisory services, risk management and compliance support to the Agency.
Administration: Board and Sub-Committee Meetings
The successful candidate will make administrative and logistical arrangements to ensure that Board and Sub-Committee meetings take place within required parameters and compliance requirements.
Duties include establishing structures to support Board and Sub-Committee functions, monitoring action planning lists, compiling the annual corporate calendar and facilitating the circulation of round-robin items for consideration and resolution.
The candidate will communicate Board and Sub-Committee resolutions for implementation, develop action planning lists, update minute books, attendance registers, declaration of interest registers and similar records.
The candidate will also ensure that required signatures from Board and Committee members are obtained where required and that resolutions needing implementation by management are properly recorded, circulated and monitored.
Legal Support and Advice to the Board
The successful candidate will ensure the effective management of the legal desk.
Duties include examining Government Gazettes to remain updated on legislation and ensure compliance with the law.
The candidate will provide legal advice to managers where required to avoid unnecessary litigation and ensure the Agency acts appropriately.
The candidate will research relevant legislation and case law where legal opinions or interpretations are required.
The successful candidate will provide written legal interpretations of documents, consult externally where necessary and assist with resolving legal disputes by providing formal legal opinions.
The candidate will also represent the Board on relevant legal forums and provide feedback in line with Board resolutions.
Statutory and Strategic Responsibilities
The successful candidate will empower directors with knowledge of their duties, responsibilities and powers.
The candidate will fulfil the duties of Company Secretary in terms of Section 33(3) of the Companies Act, 2008.
Duties include ensuring that minutes of Board and Committee meetings are recorded in accordance with the Companies Act.
The candidate will certify in the Annual Financial Statements that the Agency has filed required returns and notices in terms of the Companies Act, and indicate whether these are true, correct and up to date.
The candidate will ensure all relevant parties receive copies of the Annual Financial Statements.
The successful candidate will facilitate Board remuneration in line with approved policy and ensure Board and Sub-Committee performance assessments are conducted.
The candidate will also ensure that minutes of shareholder meetings, board meetings, committee meetings and audit committee meetings are properly recorded.
Risk Management and Compliance
The successful candidate will continuously update directors on laws applicable to the Agency.
Duties include reporting to the Board any failure by the Agency or a director to comply with the Memorandum of Incorporation, rules of the Agency or the Companies Act.
The candidate will ensure policies are updated and approved by the Board.
The candidate will contribute to meeting discussions and advise on the legal, governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policies where required.
Additional duties include monitoring changes in legislation and the regulatory environment, liaising with external regulators and advisers, managing health and safety matters, managing insurance and property-related matters, and overseeing systems that ensure compliance with applicable codes, legal requirements and statutory requirements.
How to Apply
Applicants must send a motivation letter, CV, certified copies of all qualifications and certified copy of ID document by email.
To apply and access more details, visit the Joe Gqabi Economic Development Agency official website.
Applications must be emailed to:
Applicants must quote the position they are applying for in the motivation letter.
Certified copies must not be older than three months.
Enquiries
Ms Sibongile Matomela
Tel: 051 023 0614
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 03 August 2026.
No faxed applications will be accepted.
Canvassing or lobbying of Board Members and officials is not allowed and will immediately disqualify the applicant.
JOGEDA is committed to employment equity and creating a working environment that welcomes all applicants.
Appointments will be made according to the JOGEDA Employment Equity Plan to ensure representation of designated groups.
JOGEDA reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint.
If applicants are not contacted within four weeks after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
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