Corporate Secretary

Key Roles & Responsibilities
To provide support to the Organization and its board of Directors and Members as required in meeting our corporate governance, legal and regulatory obligations. To provide legal advice on corporate matters.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance:

•Ensure adherence to corporate laws, listing rules, and securities regulations; manage filings and liaison with authorities (e.g. MHA, ACRA).

•Ensure proper legal establishment of global operations according to proper procedures and laws in CWM’s multiple jurisdictions.

•Manage current registry for key office holders from Member churches and ensure on time filing, publishing and dissemination of annual and financial reports.

•Provide legal advisory for the organisation, including on the changing regulatory frameworks, cross-border governance risks, foreign funding, etc.

•Prepare and provide legal opinion on the contracts, MOUs and partnership agreements with vendors and other institutions.

•Develop and maintain organisational risk register and monitor governance risks arising CWM operations locally and globally.

Record Keeping & Information Management:

•Maintain statutory records, safeguard confidential documents, and ensure accuracy of corporate information.

•Maintain corporate records, minute books, and entity management databases.

Board, Stakeholders, & Committees Management:

•Organize meetings, prepare agendas, distribute materials, record minutes, draft resolutions, and ensure proper documentation.

•Support Annual Members (General) Meetings (AMM/AGM) and all corporate secretariat related matters.

•Serves as advisor to the board to provide legal and practical support.

•Assist in implementing corporate strategies by ensuring that board’s decisions are duly carried out and communicated to respective departments.

•Act as liaison to stakeholders such as trustees, bankers and member churches on board governance issues.

•Manage reimbursements, expense reports, and other administrative duties related to the Board.

•Any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager and General Secretary.

Education, Skills & Experience

•Legal qualifications, preferably (a law degree) in corporate law

•Minimum 5 years of working experience in corporate secretarial work; is conversant with company and charity law and familiar with the regulatory reporting requirements

•Familiarity with charity governance frameworks including in the UK and South Africa

•Strong understanding of legal terminology and document formatting standards

•Experience of working in non-profits or NGOs or international organisations with exposure to multi-jurisdictional governance

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

•Experience with document management and entity management systems

•Professional and excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of stakeholders

•Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail

•Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

•Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines

How to Apply

Applications close on the 19 September 2026.

Please email your detailed CV with current and expected salaries to [email protected]