The Landbank of South Africa is looking for experienced : Company SecretaryPosition: PermanentMAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBProvision of professional governance advisories and company secretarial support to the Boards, Board Committees, Executive Committees and Management Committees of the Land and Agricultural Development Bank, Land Bank Life Insurance SOC Ltd and Land Bank Insurance SOC Ltd.1. Manages and Reviews the Board Structures and Skill Requirements (Land Bank, LBIC, LBLIC and management committees)Conduct audit of skills of members of the board to establish gapsAdvises on new requirements on the boards, motivating recommendationsPresent the Land Bank Succession Plan to the Minister of Finance in terms of the Board of Directors of the Land BankDefines the types of contributions that Board members can make based on skills2. Board Development and EnablementFacilitate the induction and orientation of directors and executive managementCreate and identify talent within committees to create a talent pipelineAdvises the Board, based on research, as to focus areas locally and globally of Boards in general3. Legal Advisory Services and Counsel to the Board and ExecutivesProvide strategic, legal and corporate governance counsel to the Boards, Board Committees, individual directors and the executive.Provide legal opinion and advice to the BoardCritically evaluate and review outsourced legal opinion based on understanding of the Bank, Acts and regulations4. Facilitation and monitoring of MD and Executive EvaluationsEstablish Board deliverables to review effectivenessReview the Board progress and performance against deliverables and identify gapsAdminister, consolidate and review trends of the evaluationsRegulatory and Legal updates to the Board and ExecutivesKeep the Board and executives up to date on developments in legislation, regulations and corporate governance practicesReview changes on a regular basis and brief Board members on changes and how these impact the Bank and on individualsAdvise on responses to changes required6. Management of Legal and Administrative proceedings on behalf of the BoardOversee, advise on and manage legal and administrative proceedings on behalf of the boardPrepare brief, consult with attorneys, agree on fees, ensure delivery according to instructions and manage proceedings on behalf of the board7. Facilitation and Governance of Corporate Policies and Compliance with RegulationsEducate the Board on specific policiesManage implementation and monitor complianceDevelop corporate governance frameworks and ensure compliance