Corporate secretary

Communicare is a dynamic and independent social enterprise that responds to the country’s housing crisis. We manage a growing residential portfolio in the affordable and social housing markets. Our social enterprise business model makes us the most sustainable provider of discounted rentals in South Africa. We also have a social development arm providing support services to our tenants, such as life skills, job seekers and active aging programs. We are not just another landlord. We make a difference!

The Corporate Secretary will play a key role for the Communicare group on corporate governance and statutory compliance and implement and take overall responsibility for all Board administration and records (such as Board packs, resolutions, CIPC submissions, etc.).

Areas of responsibility include:

Statutory Records and Board Administration, Companies Act Compliance, Board Assessment and Director Recruitment, Strategic Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and proactively report any lack of compliance with the Companies Act or the organisation’s MOI and rules.
• Effective and efficient administration of Board, Board committee meetings and Annual General Meetings and Shareholder meetings in adherence with the Companies Act, other relevant statutory requirements and organisational policy
• Submission of statutory documents and certification of the Annual Financial Statements.
• Plan and implement a periodic assessment of Individual Director, Committee, Chairpersons and each Boards collective performance
• Assess the specific training needs of directors and provide an ongoing development programme for directors related to their fiduciary and other governance responsibilities

What makes this job awesome? Our diverse and progressive work environment is a place where you will find great co-workers and where your ideas are important. Our employees’ wellness and personal and professional growth is important to us, and our amazing organisational culture values work and home life.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals who are differently abled and we provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Preference will be given to applicants in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan***.***

If this opportunity resonates with you, submit your application via: [email protected]

Deadline for applications is 5th July 2026.

• CIS Diploma or Law degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a company secretary
• Prior experience in a commercial environment
• Experience as (or exposure to) the company secretary in a group structure
• Relevant experience in a Non-Profit Company is advantageous.
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
• A valid Code EB (08) driver’s license and own transportation