Description:
Overview
Our Client in the Fuel Supply Industry is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the legal services functions. The role includes ensuring that board procedures are both followed and regularly reviewed.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 / Matric Degree in Business Management and/or a legal postgraduate qualification 3 – 5 previous professional administrative or commercial work experience. Knowledge of company secretarial functions Experience in a senior operations or administrative management role (advantageous)Job Responsibilities
Corporate Governance
Convening and servicing annual general meeting and board meetings (producing agendas, taking minutes, conveying decisions) Providing support to committees and working parties such as the Board of Directors. Implementing decisions of the Board. Keeping a list of current shareholders and liaising with them. Ensure all necessary resolutions and minutes are signed.
Legal
Providing legal advice during and outside of meetings. Managing contractual arrangements with suppliers, retailers and service providers. Maintaining current awareness about company law and Labour Law Maintaining and managing a database of contracts. Tracking all contracts (leases, head leases, supply contracts, maintenance agreements, DMRE licenses, tenure agreements) and report to management timeously on any future action required. Monitoring competitor non-compliance trends and reporting to regulatory bodiesAdministration
Assist with legal administration like filing, record-keeping Sourcing of documents Ad hoc support on matters relating to the legal function in general.Key Competencies / Skills
“Governance Body of Knowledge” is extensive and demanding. Intellectual rigour–robust participation in board debates Boardroom suite presence Honest, integrity, trustworthy, and confident Respect in corporate community Knowledge of current issues (BEE/CSR/IFRS)
22 Jul 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za