SPECIALIST: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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SPECIALIST: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED

Gauteng , South Africa Today Until 2026/07/15 Full time On-site Save Apply now Adapt my CV to this job

Job description

JOB NUMBER

IDC00726

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

POSTING END DATE

24 May 2026

REGION

Gauteng

IDC JOB GRADE

P-Band

SYNOPSIS

The overall purpose of this role is to create and maintain governance thought leadership and provide governance advisory services to the Corporation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The main duties of this role will include, but not limited to the following: Governance Advisory:

Draft governance frameworks for the IDC and Subsidiaries (incl. committee charters, board charter, etc.);

Draft governance policies (Conflict of Interest Policy, Code of Ethics, Board Evaluation Policy, Board Nominations Policy, Access to Professional Advice, Dissemination of Company Information, Nominee Director Framework, Board Remuneration);

Provide guidance to the Directors, Management and the entire Corporation on governance matters (guidance on the roles and responsibilities of the Board, conflict of interest);

Maintain a register of declaration of interests for the Board and Management and provide an analysis of the potential conflicts for the various meetings;

Maintain knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and internal compliance procedures and requirements.

Corporate Secretariat Services:

Prepare the annual calendars for the Board and Committees;

Conduct board evaluations and customised Director development programmes;

Research and communicate applicable legislative developments to all stakeholders;

Create content to alert Directors of legislative or regulatory changes that impact them;

Lead the process of nominating Directors to IDC Investee Companies and Subsidiaries and present to the Director Working Committee, Exco and Director Affairs Committee;

Lead the process of evaluating performance of IDC Nominee Directors and prepare reports to the various IDC committees.

Conflict of Interest Management:

Coordinate all activities that contribute to providing content to codes and policies and ensure consistent alignment and application of ethics-related policies, procedures, and practices.

Manage conflicts of interest, with particular attention to the record-keeping, analysis and evaluation of issues relating to financial disclosures related to employees, applications for external remunerative work and gift registers.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Commerce or equivalent; Preferably Company or Commercial Law and/or Governance related.

A postgraduate degree (LLM / MBA / MBL) will be an added advantage.

A certified Ethics Officer will be an added advantage.

Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in Corporate Secretariat or Governance

Registration with a Professional Body mandatory (Corporate Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA); Institute of Directors Southern Africa (IoDSA); Ethics Institute

JOB REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

IDC policies, processes, systems procedures and business understanding.

Sound knowledge of the Companies Act (2008) and King Reports on Corporate Governance

Knowledge of other Relevant Legislation (e.g. IDC Act, PFMA)

Ability to follow through with initiatives and effective prioritisation

MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams

Project Management Skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Ability to build and manage relationships

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good attention to detail and ability to follow Instructions and Procedures

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external clients

Excellent customer relationship skills

Strong Professional Judgement in managing situations and/or confidential information

Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure

Planning and organising

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• Country : Afrique du Sud

• Contract Type : CDI

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