2027 Graduate: Company Secretarial (Gauteng)

As a Growthpoint Graduate, you will:

• Apply your academic knowledge in real-world settings.
• Collaborate with industry leaders on long-term projects.
• Explore diverse property sectors and business functions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build a strong professional network across the country.
• By the end of the programme, you will be equipped with practical experience, strategic insight, and the confidence to shape your future in the property industry.

Role Location

Sandton, Johannesburg

Programme Purpose 

• The Graduate, Company Secretarial role provides structured, practical exposure to company secretarial, corporate governance and listed-company compliance within a JSE-listed real estate investment trust. 
• The graduate will support the Company Secretariat team with meeting administration, statutory records, governance documentation, regulatory submissions and stakeholder coordination while developing the technical judgement, accuracy and professional discipline required for a career in governance or company secretarial. 
• The role is developmental and will operate under appropriate supervision. 
• It is intended for a graduate who is studying towards, or intends to pursue, a recognised governance or company secretarial qualification.

What to Expect

• A 12-month graduate experience with meaningful responsibilities, structured learning, regular feedback and exposure to the governance processes of a listed company. 
• Practical involvement in Board, Board committee and Management Committee administration, including the preparation and circulation of governance materials. 
• Exposure to company law, the JSE Listings Requirements, the company’s constitutional documents, governance codes, internal policies and regulatory filing processes. 
• Mentorship from experienced governance professionals and opportunities to work with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, Risk, Ethics, Sustainability and other business teams.
• As part of the journey, you will complete a role specific learnership to accelerate your development. 

Reporting Manager

• Throughout your journey, you will be supported by the Company Secretary or a designated member of the Company Secretarial team who will provide direction, feedback and mentorship to help you grow, learn and thrive in your role.

What You Will be Empowered to Do

• Assist with the end-to-end administration of Board, committee and other governance meetings, including annual calendars, meeting invitations, agendas, attendance registers, declarations of interest and document packs. 
• Prepare first drafts of routine agendas, minutes, action lists, written resolutions, meeting notices, cover memoranda, governance reports and stakeholder correspondence for review. 
• Proofread governance documents for accuracy, consistency, numbering, cross-references, dates, formatting and alignment with approved templates. 
• Maintain orderly and confidential electronic records of meeting papers, signed resolutions, minutes, charters, terms of reference, policies and supporting documents. 
• Support the monitoring and follow-up of meeting actions, annual workplans, policy review cycles and recurring governance obligations. 
• Assist with maintaining statutory and governance records, including director and officer information, registers, mandates, committee membership records and declarations. 
• Provide administrative support for Companies and Intellectual Property Commission submissions and other statutory or regulatory filings, under supervision. 
• Assist with governance research relating to the Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements, King V, the company’s Memorandum of Incorporation and relevant internal governance frameworks. 
• Support director onboarding, induction, training, annual declarations, evaluations and continuing professional development processes. 
• Assist with Annual General Meeting and shareholder meeting preparations, including notices, resolutions, proxy-related administration and meeting logistics. 
• Coordinate information and signatures with internal stakeholders, directors, external advisers, auditors, regulators and service providers in a professional and timely manner. 
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and comply with document-control, information-security and record-retention requirements. 
• Contribute to process improvements, governance trackers, templates, digital filing practices and reporting dashboards. 
• Undertake other reasonable governance, compliance and administrative duties necessary to support the Company Secretariat team. 
• As a Growthpoint Graduate, you’ll be actively involved from day one. Your role is designed to challenge, inspire and equip you for a thriving career. 

Requirements
Who Should Apply

• This opportunity is suited to an ambitious and detail-oriented graduate who is interested in building a career in company secretarial practice, corporate governance, compliance or commercial law.

Applicants should:

• Hold a completed Bachelor’s degree in Law, Corporate Governance, Commerce or a related field.
• Be studying towards a recognised legal, governance or company secretarial qualification.
• Have an interest in company law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and the governance requirements applicable to listed companies.
• Demonstrate strong written communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• Be comfortable working with detailed and confidential information.
• Have limited formal work experience and be eager to gain practical exposure in a professional corporate environment.

Competencies and Skills

• Good written English, with the ability to draft clear, professional and grammatically accurate documents. 
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately. 
• Basic understanding of South African company law and corporate governance principles; exposure to the Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements or King Codes will be advantageous. 
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Experience with SharePoint or board portal software will be advantageous. 
• Ability to conduct focused legal and governance research. 
• Good document-management, scheduling and administrative skills. 

Personal Attributes We Value

• Self-starters with initiative, independence, and a hunger to learn.
• Curious, motivated and committed to developing a career in company secretarial practice, or corporate governance . 
• Comfortable working with detailed documentation and structured processes.
• Passionate about making a difference and committed to adding value.
• Trustworthy and discreet, especially when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
• Flexible with time, and willing to occasionally work after hours or weekends when required.
• Collaborative team players who thrive in diverse, dynamic environments
• Resilient, open-minded and ready to embrace challenge, feedback, and change.
• Adaptable multitaskers who can juggle priorities without losing focus.
• Committed to Growthpoint’s values and to ethical, inclusive and responsible business conduct.