Minimum requirements:

• NQF Level 9 in Public Administration and/or other relevant qualification • NQF Level 8 in Law, LLB or CGISA Qualification (Board level)
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and organisational performance management principles • Demonstrated experience supporting a Board and its committees, including policy formulation, legal compliance, and strategic governance support.
• Deep knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King IV, and other applicable public sector governance frameworks.
• Proven success in managing organisational change, governance turnaround, and complex stakeholder environments.
• Understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape
• Working knowledge of governance, risk, and performance management principles
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in public or private sector governance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or Company Secretary role within a Schedule 3A public entity or similar institution.
• Proven experience in corporate governance advisory and support to Boards and Board Committees.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks, including Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Company law Government prescripts, and King IV Code on Corporate Governance.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and governance policy development.
• Experience in legal drafting, interpretation of legislation, and contract management in a public entity or regulated environment.
• Sound understanding of Company Secretarial practices and administration, including Board protocol, minute-taking, declarations, and compliance registers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong document management and reporting capability.
• Strong interpersonal skills with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, particularly in formal, legal, and governance contexts 

Preferred

• Admitted Attorney.
• Chartered Institute of Secretaries (CIS) membership.
• LLM - Corporate Law or equivalent
• Advance Computer literacy in MS Office Suite and document management systems.
• Experience in a public institution, funding organisation or banking institution.
• Recognised affiliations with public governance or planning bodies such as SAPI (South African Planning Institute) or SACN (South African Cities Network).