Trainee (Secretariat)

Established by the National Empowerment Fund Act No 105 of 1998 (NEF Act), the National Empowerment Fund (the NEF) is a driver and thought-leader in promoting and facilitating black economic participation by providing financial and non-financial support to black-owned and managed businesses, and by promoting a culture of savings and investment among black people. The operations of the NEF are governed by the Public Finance Management Act No 1 of 1991 (PFMA), including the National Treasury Regulations, the King III Report on Governance for South Africa and the Protocol on Corporate Governance in the Public Sector, 2002. The process of industrialisation must be underpinned by transformation. Through measures like preferential procurement and the black industrialists programme, we are developing a new generation of black and women producers that are able to build enterprises of signifi cant scale and capability. We will improve our capacity to support black professionals, deal decisively with companies that resist transformation, use competition policy to open markets up to new black entrants, and invest in the development of businesses in townships and rural areas. Radical economic transformation requires that we fundamentally improve the position of black women and communities in the economy, ensuring that they are owners, managers, producers and financiers.”Job description Provide administrative and coordination support for Board and Sub-Committee meetings including meeting logistics, agendas, meeting packs and minute taking. Maintain governance and compliance records, statutory registers, resolutions, minutes and other company secretarial documentation in accordance with regulatory and company requirements while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and integrity of the information. Assist with tracking and follow up on Board and Sub-Committee resolutions, action items and matters arising. Assist with statutory filings, regulatory submissions, governance reporting and compliance related activities. Conduct research on legislations, corporate governance frameworks (including King IV), regulatory developments and governance best practices. Support the delivery of governance and compliance services by responding to governance, legal and regulatory queries. Promote adherence to corporate governance principles, internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements. Minimum requirements Experience / Skills Required Applicants should be unemployed graduates who have not previously held a full-time position and have not participated in an internship or learnership programme; Basic administrative experience will be advantageous; Basic understanding of corporate governance principles and board administration processes; Knowledge of governance frameworks, including the Companies Act and King IV, will be advantageous; Basic understanding of statutory record-keeping and company secretarial documentation; Knowledge of governance structures including Boards and Committees; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); Strong written and verbal communication, organisational and interpersonal skills; High level of professionalism, attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Qualification Requirements Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma in relevant fields (B Com Law, LLB, Public Management and Administration, CGISA or similar) Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Research, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively in a team High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality Adaptability, initiative and a willingness to learn