FREELANCE POSITION – SIX MONTHS\

SECRETARY TO THE GROUP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Reporting line: Company Secretary

Division: Company Secretary

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to Company Secretary: To ensure the provision of a holistic Secretariat service to the Group Executive as a collective and individually, and to ensure compliance with the SABC’s statutory and governance compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND COST MANAGEMENT

• Ensure the timely compilation and distribution of Group Executive meeting documentation and other forums as required.
• Attend and minute meetings of the Group Executive and other forums.
• Maintain minute books of the Group Executive meetings and other forums in according with legal requirements and other best practices.
• Assist with the execution of Corporate Strategy by ensuring that Group Executive and Board Decisions are clearly communicated to the relevant parties.
• Manage the coordination, organization, and convening of meetings and workshops of the Group Executive
• Effectively manage all documentation for the Group Executive for easy access
• Manage parliamentary questions destined to the Office of the GCEO by monitoring and tracking responses of relevant business unit

• Ensure the timely compilation and distribution of Group Executive meeting documentation and other forums as required.

• Attend and minute meetings of the Group Executive and other forums.

• Maintained minute books of the Group Executive meetings and other forums in according with legal requirements and other best practices.
• Assist with the execution of Corporate Strategy by ensuring that Group Executive and Board Decisions are clearly communicated to the relevant parties.

• Manage the coordination, organisation, and convening of meetings and workshops of the Group Executive
• Effectively manage all documentation for the Group Executive for easy access
• Manage parliamentary questions destined for the Office of the GCEO by monitoring and tracking responses of relevant business unit

2. GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and codes of ethical conduct affecting the SABC’s governance environment.
• Ensure strict compliance with the Delegation of Authority Framework
• Keep abreast of corporate governance developments and advise Group Executives as to their duties, responsibilities and personal obligations
• Oversee the management of special communication risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Monitor execution of internal risk audits results per checklist to identify and address gaps.

3. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Facilitate and convene synergies with the SABC Board, Exco members and relevant committees.
• Engage in complex and brilliant networking strategies with a diverse population of customers and stakeholders.
• Promote the SABC brand and reputation with key customers and stakeholders.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• CIS or equivalent bachelor’s degree NQF7
• Professional member of ICSA

EXPERIENCE

• 6 years’ experience in the Secretariat environment

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and understanding of the reporting and financial requirements of the PFMA, Broadcasting Act, Companies Act and other legislation relevant to the SABC.
• Time Management and highly pressured environment under stringent deadlines and deliver work of exceptional quality
• Computer literacy
• Maintain confidential information.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Solution orientation
• Good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Report writing skills
• Strategic and tactful attributes
• Facilitation and Presentation skills
• Business acumen

To apply, kindly send your applications to xabam@sabc.co.za.

Closing date 07 November 2023. No late applications will be accepted.