NORTH WEST GAMBLING BOARD (NWGB) This serves as an invitation for application to fill the vacant position within the North West Gambling Board, an organisation established in terms of the provisions of section 3 of the North West Gambling Act, 2001 (Act No. 2 of 2001), as amended to provide for the regulation of gambling activities in the North West Province. The Board herewith invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position, which will be based in Mahikeng, North West Province. The previous candidates who applied are encouraged to re-apply.
BOARD SECRETARY NORTH WEST GAMBLING BOARD Salary: R1 111 313.87 (TCTC) Minimum Requirements: • Degree in Law or equivalent qualification • Registered Chartered Secretaries will be an added advantage • Admitted Attorney/Advocate • A minimum of 5 years’ experience (post-admission experience) of which 3 years of it should be specifically focused on company secretarial work or corporate governance or Board support • Demonstratable experience of working with Board members and Executives, managing multiple stakeholders and priorities • Knowledge of relevant legislation (Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, PAJA PAIA, Treasury Regulations, PFMA) • Extensive experience in minute taking and able to seamlessly handle sensitive matters of the Board in a confidential manner • Applicants should have a valid driver`s license and be willing to travel. REQUIRED OUTPUTS Management of the Board and Board Sub-Committees: • Coordinates the fulfilling of Board and Government related needs, requirements and obligations, e.g. Corporate Plan and providing input into the Annual Report • Reviews all legal and regulatory developments affecting NWGB’s operations, making sure that the Board Members are properly briefed • Manages expiry of tenure for Board Members, reappointment of auditors, tabling of the annual report to stakeholders and ensures that NWGB meets all legislative obligations • Inducts new Board Members, identifies training needs and facilitates such training • Arranges and manages the process of calling and holding the meetings, advises on matters to be tabled at this meeting • Manages, coordinates and liaises with Board Members in relation to confidentiality agreements, declarations of interest, remuneration, and specialist advice where required • Responsible for the custodianship and safe-keeping of all Board and Committees related documents including Board and Committee attendance registers, minute books, resolution books and packs • Monitor and communicate all legislative changes affecting the Board. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: • Develops and updates a Corporate Governance Policy Frame-work which includes e.g. Delegation of Authority, Whistle blowing Policy, Fraud Prevention Policy, Code of Conduct for Board and Staff, Board Charter, Committee Terms of Reference, Legislative Compliance Matrix, etc • Oversees overall company-wide legislative compliance requirements (PFMA, King IV etc.) and reports on compliance/non-compliance to Board and shareholder as required • Develops overall company-wide legislative compliance matrix and provides reports to Board • Manages compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Board and Board Committee Charters in relation to the meetings and documentation • Provide input on amendments to organizational policies and procedures. BUDGET MANAGEMENT: • Draws up budget for the department including Board related expenditure • Monitors the budget of the Board and committees continuously in consultation with the Board Chairperson • Addresses over-expenditure in terms of the approved budget • Allocates the necessary resources appropriately. KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS: • Good analytical skills • Good people management skills • Excellent business and report writing skills • Interpersonal, listening and communication skills • High attention to detail • Stress tolerance and works well under pressure • Professionalism and honesty. This incumbent will report and account directly to the Board of Directors on all secretariat functions; furthermore, the incumbent will report administratively to the Chief Executive Officer. CLOSING DATE: 14 June 2024 The North West Gambling Board is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Persons with disabilities, designated and non-designated groups are encouraged to apply. All applications should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, which must at the minimum contain the following information:
Please note that the information above is required for preliminary evaluation of applications and if not provided, the application may be disqualified. Interested persons are required to forward applications to the North West Gambling Board, Private Bag X 34 Mmabatho, 2735, marked for attention Ms Thando Kwela or send the application by e-mail to [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and should you not receive a response from us within four (4) weeks after the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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