Application Deadline: December 12, 2022
The Transnet Secretariat department is looking for dynamic and recently qualified graduates for a two-year Young Professional in Training Programme. The incumbents is to be trained in rendering seamless corporate governance services to the Transnet Board of Directors, its Committees, Executive Committee and its Sub-Committees.
This training is aimed at addressing skills requirements. The Young Professional in Training is conducted over a 24 month period during which the Young Professionals will be assessed on a six monthly basis. This Programme will provide the incumbents with relevant workplace experience through a structured learning programme and organizational support to grow them into a position/role within Group Company Secretariat, if available. Exposure will be in the following areas:
•Collaborate with company secretaries in minute writing.
•Assist with annual review and update of Committee charters.
•Prepare and track matters arising and resolutions register from Board, Board Committees and Management ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant stakeholders.
•Assist with all matters relating to Board activities including AGM, Board evaluations and Director Inductions.
•Coordinate the filing of all statutory returns and forms, such as annual returns; forms for Director and Officers’ appointments and resignations with the designated service provider.
•Coordinate the preparation of Governance Sections of the corporate plan and Integrated Report.
•Conduct benchmarking, coordinate drafting of Company Secretariat Governance Policies, including review of the related policies.
•Ensure that all departmental deadlines are met through revision of all Committee Annual Work Plans, assess that matters have been duly recommended before finalising the Agenda and report to the Company Secretaries.
•Undertake any ad hoc duties from the Deputy Group Company Secretary: Corporate Law Compliance or the Senior Specialist Ethic Management
•Manage sensitive information.
•Support the implementation of the Ethics Management Programme
Requirements
•An appropriate Bachelor degree in Law/Governance/Ethics or related qualification.
Skills Required:
•Good interpersonal skills;
•Ability to manage knowledge and information via online databases;
•Excellent computer skills;
•Excellent planning and organising;
•Good problem-solving;
•Good verbal and written communication skills;
•Team-player.
•Professional telephone etiquette
•Time Management
•Effective crisis management
•Ability to manage pressure, adversity, multi-tasking and working within tight schedules
•Meticulous and attention to detail
Knowledge:
•Knowledge of Administration principles and processes;
•Knowledge of the functions of the Company Secretariat;
•Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures i.e. corporate governance, companies Act,
•Extensive knowledge of good corporate governance and best practices
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Transnet Young Professional in Training Programme 2023