Hernic Ferrochrome Company Secretary

Hernic places the utmost importance on the company’s responsibility to society, practising integrity and fairness, and building international understanding through trade.

Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Corporation, is the 4th largest integrated Ferrochrome producer in the world, situated in Brits, North West Province, about 30km from Pretoria, 50km from Johannesburg and 15km from the Hartbeespoort Dam.

The organisation is an integrated mining company, which has its own chrome ore resources as well as four furnaces, one of them being the biggest ferrochrome-producing furnace in the world.

Hernic acknowledges that successful businesses have a responsibility to give back to the communities that make their success possible, hence the continuous flow of new talent into our business is a strategic commitment to our future.

We therefore invite suitable candidates to apply for the following post:

Company Secretary

The successful candidate will administer the affairs of the Company, manage the business of the Board and provide advice in the implementation of good governance practices in the organisation. He/she will:
• Organise, prepare agendas and take minutes of Exco, Board, Shareholders and Annual General Meetings • Originate documents for circulation to Directors and shareholders • Advise Exco and Board members on the legal governance of proposed policies and procedures • Monitor changes in legislation pertaining to Company matters and ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements, particularly under Company’s acts and regulations • Liaise with external regulators and advisors, such as lawyers, auditors and other relevant parties • Manage and facilitate the acquisition of land and, where applicable, obtain entitlements for Hernic • Ensure that the company complies with all legal requirements and governance issues.

Requirements: • BCom/LLB • Admitted Attorney • 7-10 years’ post-qualification experience • Experience as Company Secretary, especially in mining, with sound knowledge of mining, commercial, safety and environmental legislation would serve as an advantage • Detailed knowledge of Companies Act, 2008, and King III requirements • An understanding of the Mining Charter and Mineral Petroleum Resources Development Act • Excellent communicator to handle shareholder and director relations • Good drafting skills • Knowledge of MS Office.

Human Communications has been retained to handle all responses. If you fulfil these requirements, please forward your CV.

Closing date: 16 November 2012 at 16:00

NB: No late applications will be accepted. Appointments will be made in line with Hernic Ferrochrome’s Employment Equity Plan.
Communication will be with short-listed candidates only.