| Job Title | Board Secretary
ADAHRM03/09/2026 |
| Location | 5 Cascades Crescent, Pietermaritzburg |
| Grade/Salary | L13 (Fixed Term Contract)
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| Employment Type | 3 Year Fixed Term Contract |
| Reporting Officer | The Board of Trustees
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| Unit | The Board of Trustees
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Minimum requirements
- The position requires the incumbent to have a relevant Law degree.
- Chartered Institute of Secretaries qualification will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after admission as an attorney. A minimum of 3 years’ experience at management level.
- Knowledge of legal prescripts (Companies Act, PFMA, King Reports on Corporate Governance,etc.).
- The position requires that the incumbent must have experience in providing the necessary support and guidance to the Board, Board Committees and the Chief Executive Officer as to their rights, duties and powers.
- The incumbent should have experience in interpreting and commenting on relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence, code 8 (EB) and be in a position to drive such a vehicle.
- Computer skills are essential (Microsoft etc.).
- Experience in people management will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
To support the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer in the execution of their duties and functions in terms of legislative, good corporate governance and service delivery requirements. The Board Secretary reports to the Board of Trustees and is expected to report to the Chief Executive Officer administratively:
- Effective coordination and management of all Board and Committee meetings.
- Secretarial and administrative support to the Board and its Committees.
- Promotion of sound Corporate Governance.
- Accurate records management.
- Managing the budget allocated to the Board
Competencies:
- Integrity, loyalty and discrete
- Teamwork and service orientation
- Self-motivated and self -starter
- Accuracy and attention to details
- Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance
Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representativity.
Note:
- All applicants are subject to the signing of a performance agreement.
- ADA reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to the above position.
- Preference will be given to members of designated groups
- Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Applications must be submitted in the following manner:
- A covering letter indicating the reference number and the post that you are applying for, together with a brief motivation
- NB: A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Previous experience must be comprehensively detailed
- NB: Certified copies will be requested once shortlisted.
- Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application being disqualified.
- Full names, addresses and telephone numbers of three work-related referees.
- If you are applying for more than one post, please submit a separate application for each post.
NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants
Enquiries: Mr. T Selai Closing Date: 08 October 2026
Telephone: 033 347 8600
All applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, and a motivational letter, stating the relevant reference number and the name of the publication/source in which you saw the advertisement to; Attention: Ms Nobuhle Ngubane , Corporate Services, Agribusiness Development Agency, Private Bag x01, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3200. Applications can be hand Delivered at 5 Cascade Crescent, Cascade Office Park, Pietermaritzburg, KZN or Agency via the ADA website (www.ada–kzn.co.za).
Should you not hear from ADA 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Mr. S.L. Gumbi Date
Board Chairperson
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