SAAYC: Secretary to the Board

The Southern African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC) is a nonprofit, membership organisation that works in youth development.

SAAYC seeks to appoint a Secretary to the Board, based at SAAYC National Office in Florida, Johannesburg.

S/he will report to Board Chairperson and Executive Director. S/he will give support to Board, Sub Committees and New Co.

Responsibilities:

• Provide effective and efficient service to the Board, its sub committees and New Co including preparing and producing minutes, reports, agenda and documents;
• Design and provide orientation for new Board members;
• Project/events management: arrange venue, equipment and attendance register and travel booking;
• Administer the search process for new Board members;
• Filing and general administration;
• Manage document process;
• Review effectiveness of governance processes;
• Research and any other duty in support of the corporate governance, legal and compliance;
• Provide legal advice and support on related matters where necessary.

Requirements:

• Senior certificate;
• Appropriate secretarial/administrative qualification;
• Minimum of three years experience in performing Board related secretarial duties;
• Knowledge in law and mitigation, a formal qualification and experience will be an advantage;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Dynamic, results driven and self-starter;
• Innovative team player;
• Accurate recollection of decision;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Entry level mediation and litigation;
• In depth knowledge and extensive understanding of governance;
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Suite;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work outside normal working hours;
• Ability to maintain high level confidentiality;
• Legal knowledge.

Salary: R169 000 - R221 000 per annum inclusive of benefits.

To apply, submit a CV, contact details of three referees, certified copies of qualifications and motivation letter to Claudia Matshepo Sibiya at hr@saayc.co.za.

Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

Enquiries: Tel: 011 674 5405/6.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more about the Southern African Association of Youth Clubs, refer to www.saayc.co.za.

For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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