About us: We started in South Africa, in '91. Back then, change was coming. Along with its challenges came the chance to invest in a better future. Our journey through that time taught us to recognise and embrace change and uncertainty. Change taught us to be bold. Resilient. Agile. To believe that active investing can be a force for good. Today, we manage R2.89 trillion for our clients globally. We still see the world from a different perspective. Whether it is the rise of the East or the rise of the machines, we'll always seek to make the best of it. Best for our clients, best for our company, and the best for the world we live in. We are investing for a world of change. We began as Investec Asset Management, a small start-up based in South Africa offering domestic investment strategies. In 2020, almost three decades of growth later, we de-merged from Investec Group to become Ninety One, an independent asset manager listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. While our name may have changed, we're still the same firm. We offer distinctive investment strategies spanning equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives and sustainability to help institutional investors, those advising others and individuals navigate an ever-changing world. All of our employees have the opportunity to own part of the firm. We also have our founding leadership in place. Our distinctive owner culture allows us to commit to building a long-term, inter-generational business. It supports a business fully aligned with our clients' long-term investment objectives. as at 31 December 2023 Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer. Our imperative is to attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career. About the team: The Company Secretarial team is a global team with responsibility for maintaining the integrity of Ninety One's corporate governance framework. We thrive on exceptional organisational prowess and attention to detail, strengths that are paramount in navigating a complex mix of legal and regulatory requirements. We are looking for an individual with exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and a robust understanding of legal and regulatory environments. This role requires a proactive approach to handling a broad range of responsibilities from organising board and committee meetings, minute taking and statutory filings, as well as being involved in a number of governance projects. In this role you will: Have responsibility for a portfolio of committee and/or board meetings together with the administration of those meetings. In addition you will be responsible for a number of day-to-day support functions, working closely with team members to maintain an efficient and professional company secretariat function across the Group. Act as the Secretary to various committees and corporate entities within the business including preparing and distributing committee agendas and packs, drafting minutes and matters arising Coordinate and prepare responses to all 'Know Your Client' and due diligence requests Assist in responding to company secretarial requests related to our Africa entities, as well as from other business units Oversee the annual review of committee terms of reference Assist and oversee the maintenance of statutory records for relevant entities on Diligent Entities and ensuring that the system is kept up to date and accurate Be responsible for maintaining structure charts for the Group Provide inputs to sections of the company secretarial procedures manual Assist the senior company secretaries, including the Group and Deputy Group Company Secretaries, as required You should consider applying if you have: A degree in law or similar profession Minimum of four years previous company secretarial experience Relevant corporate governance qualification (preferred, but not essential) Working knowledge of SA Companies Act, relevant corporate governance codes and regulations Experience of using company secretarial software, specifically Diligent Board and Diligent Entities Some of the attributes we look for in a person are: The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships Driven by results A client focused and collaborative approach Intellectual curiosity Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information