Minimum requirements:

• NQF Level 7 in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Governance or Compliance Management
• At least 3–5 years’ experience in a governance, compliance, legal, or board secretariat environment, preferably in a public entity, regulator, or Schedule 3A institution.
• Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and applicable government prescripts
• Working knowledge of the King IV Report on Corporate Governance, including principles related to Board composition, ethics, performance, and accountability.
• Experience in preparing Board and Committee documentation, including meeting agendas, packs, minutes, registers, and follow-up resolutions.
• Familiarity with the functioning of Board and Executive Committees in a regulated or governance-heavy institution.
• Working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), King IV Code on Corporate Governance, National Treasury Regulations and Board and Committee operations
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, document tracking, and records management 

Preferred

• Postgraduate diploma or short course in Corporate Governance, Compliance Management, or Company Secretarial Practice, or LLB
• Experience working with a Schedule 3A public entity, state-owned enterprise, or funding institution
• Exposure to or certification in either the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA), Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) or similar
• Familiarity with governance platforms such as SharePoint, Board Portal Software (e.g. BoardEffect, Diligent), or Adobe Sign
• Experience supporting audit, risk, or legal compliance committees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for board reporting
• Experience in supporting the legal, audit, or risk committees of a Board.
• Knowledge of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and data handling responsibilities in governance.
• Familiarity with document and compliance management systems, such as SharePoint, Board portals, or Adobe Sign.
• Exposure to drafting or updating governance-related policies and statutory registers.
• Prior experience in assisting with ministerial submissions, compliance audits, or AGSA reporting processes. 

Skills & Competencies

• Minute-taking and accurate documentation
• Board and Committee administration
• Legal and regulatory interpretation (basic level)
• Drafting of reports, registers, and compliance summarie
• Document and version control
• Digital proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint or similar platforms
• Familiarity with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King IV, and POPIA