JUNIOR COMPANY SECRETARY ASSOCIATE (Control & Governance) – Claremont / Newlands, Cape Town possible Hybrid position

Competitive Package on offer based on relevant qualification and years of experience!

Please Note:  This position supports the company’s BEE objectives, and preference will be given to candidates in line with our employment equity goals.

Our Client, a Global Investment Firm is currently expanding their dynamic Company Secretary and Corporate Governance team and is in search of a Junior Company Secretary Associate to join them!

You are motivated and detail-oriented professional, supporting the corporate governance and compliance requirements of the asset management business. One will have exposure to board processes, regulatory reporting, and fund structures, while offering a strong career development pathway within governance and company secretarial practice.

Further to this you possess a level of analysing and forming opinions, the ability to perform in high pressured environments and strong planning and organisational skills.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or LLB, Finance, or related field
• A qualification in Company Secretarial & Governance would be beneficial
• 1-2 years post qualification company secretarial experience is essential and ideally within an -Investment / Asset Management / Consulting / Energy / related concern
• Global or multi-national or international experience, having worked with legal entities in multiple jurisdictions is highly advantageous!
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and company law.
• Familiarity with fund structures, private equity, and asset management legal frameworks is beneficial
• Solid and proven drafting and legal analysis skills
• High level of proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including finance, compliance and investment professionals

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Board & Committee Support:

• Assist in the preparation and circulation of board and committee packs.
• Take minutes of meetings and follow up on action items.
• Maintain the annual calendar of board/committee meetings.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintain statutory registers and company records across group entities.
• Assist with filings at the Companies Registry (e.g., CIPC/Companies House) and with regulators where required.
• Support compliance with the Companies Act, financial services regulations, and asset management/fund governance requirements.

Corporate Governance:

• Support the implementation of governance frameworks and policies.
• Assist with director onboarding and training.
• Conduct research on evolving governance and regulatory requirements.

Entity & Fund Administration:

• Coordinate incorporation of new entities and changes to existing structures.
• Support documentation and record-keeping for funds, trusts, and SPVs.
• Liaise with external legal advisers, auditors, and service providers.

General Support:

• Maintain an organised filing system (electronic and physical).
• Provide administrative and project support to the Company Secretary and senior governance team.

To apply for this role, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV together with your Degree transcripts (results) to Lameez Herborn: Lameezd@elev8recruitment.co.za AND Andrea Jones: ajones@elev8recruitment.co.za

Contact information

Lameez Dollie