POSITION: Senior Assistant Company Secretary
JOB GRADING: E Lower
DEPARTMENT: Secretariat
Role Details
Gold Fields is seeking an experienced Senior Assistant Company Secretary reporting based at its corporate office. Reporting to the Company Secretary, they will provide trusted governance advice to senior leaders and directors, support the effective operation of the Board and Committees, and ensure robust entity management practices across the Group. The successful incumbent will be responsible for supporting the delivery of company secretarial activities to the Group, ensuring effective corporate governance, statutory compliance, and high-quality board and committee support.
About the role:
Support the planning, coordination and delivery of Board and Committee governance processes across the Group, in line with Group Governance Framework
Prepare and manage agendas, board papers, minutes, resolutions, and action tracking
Support the Group Company Secretary in matters relating to Board effectiveness, governance enhancements, and complex or sensitive governance issues
Ensure execution of statutory filings, disclosures, and corporate record requirements across the Group, escalating material compliance risks or issues to the Group Company Secretary
Maintain the annual governance calendar and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant decision forums
Monitor changes in corporate law, governance codes, and regulatory requirements and assess implications for the organization
Ensure entity management processes, tools and records are maintained to a high standard and support audit, regulatory and governance assurance requirements
Manage incorporations, restructures, director and officer appointments, and related approvals
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve governance frameworks, board charters, committee terms of reference, and governance policies, in alignment with Group standards approved by the Group Company Secretary
Support continuous improvement of governance practices aligned with global best practice and listing requirements
Partner with Legal & Governance and Risk functions to ensure integrated governance and assurance
Act as a key governance advisor to Directors and Executives on operational and procedural governance matters, escalating complex or novel issues as required
Lead and develop company secretariat resources (directly or through jurisdictional / outsourced models)
About you:
An LLB degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in governance, commerce or business
A Chartered Company Secretarial qualification
Minimum of 10-15 years' experience in company secretarial or governance roles in a listed and multi-jurisdictional environment
Proven experience supporting Boards and Committees, and operating across multiple jurisdictions, in listed and/or highly regulated environments and regimes
Extensive understanding of corporate governance, company law, and regulatory compliance
High level of confidentiality, discretion, integrity, professionalism and credible engagements with Directors and senior executives
Closing Date for Applications: 10 March 2026
Applications can be submitted via SuccessFactors
We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse background