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Coordinator: Office of the Company Secretary - C3 at South African Maritime Safety Authority

South African Maritime Safety Authority
April 09, 2026
Full-time
On-site

To provide administrative support to the Company Secretary and the Deputy Company Secretary in respect of compliance with governance processes and administrative matters relating to the Board of Directors and Governance Committees.


Job Description
KEY PERFORMANC AREAS


Provide administrative support to the Office of the Company Secretary
Provide administrative support to the Company Secretary and the Deputy Company Secretary
Keep record of all documents and communication pertaining to the Office of the Company Secretary. Liaise with external stakeholders and staff in other departments and provide information to callers
Coordinate logistics (i.e. meeting arrangements, catering, etc.) relating to the activities of the Office of the Company Secretary
Prepare all local and international travel arrangements for the Office of the Company Secretary as well as the Board and Committee members through submitting relevant documentation to the travel department
Process financial transactions (invoices, receipts, payments, etc.), invoice control, assist with compiling the budget, ensure that office stays within budget, prepare an expenditure summary for the Office of the Company Secretary, and forward invoices for payment
Prepare payments for Board and Committee members, suppliers, and contractors
Maintain inventory and timeously submit requests for required stationery and all other office requirements SCM
Support and assist in the execution of all relevant Company Secretariat services
Assist in the coordination of internal and external events for the Company Secretary including meetings and events between the Chairperson of the Board, the CEO and other Board / Committee members
Prepare meeting packs to ensure that all relevant information is prepared, circulated, and received by all concerned stakeholders timeously, prior to Board and Committee meetings
Facilitate submission of reports from EXCO
Ensure timeous follow ups and submission of Board and Committee meeting reports from EXCO or the CEO's Office as per the scheduled meeting agenda provided by the Company Secretary and / or the Deputy Company Secretary
Stakeholder Liaison (Internal and External)
Build, support and maintain healthy, diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) relationships, as well as external relationships to ensure achievement of organizational goals
Provide relevant and specialized technical support, where required, to peers and colleagues to ensure the achievement of objectives
Self-Management
Actively and realistically manage own performance.
Actively implement own Individual Development Plan.
Ensure individual performance ratings are aligned to departmental achievements.
Compile and submit performance contract and reviews timeously to HC.
Keep information confidential and treat strategic issues with the required levels of responsibility and sensitivity.
Support the transformation to a high-performance organisation and model behaviours that are in line with the SAMSA leadership values and culture.


Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS


National Diploma in Corporate Governance/Legal (NQF 6)
Corporate Governance Institute South Africa (CGISA) Qualification would be an added advantage


EXPERIENCE


2 to 3 years administration experience
Administration experience in Company Secretary's would be an added advantage


CORE COMPETENCIES


Knowledge and understanding of Public Sector Legislation (specifically Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations), as well as relevant legislations
Co-ordination administration of meetings
Legislative knowledge (Companies Act, Constitution of SA)
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislations
Knowledge of corporate governance and King III Code
Familiarity with the PFMA and National Treasury processes
Communication skills
Administration skills
Minute-taking and report writing skills
Research skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Time management skills
Problem solving skills
Relationship building skills
Excellent computer literacy skills in the Microsoft Office Suite particularly in Power Point & Excel
Professionalism
High level of confidentiality
Willingness to go the extra mile
Deadline driven
Assertiveness
Emotional intelligence


Deadline:17th April,2026