COMMISSION SECRETARY
3 TO 5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT (RENEWABLE)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Master’s Degree in Business/Law/Governance or Related.
An Undergraduate Degree Must be in either Engineering/Accounting/Finance/Environment/Law.
Professional registration with Corporate Governance or related institutes/bodies is desirable.
Minimum of 15 years of senior management experience.
Exposure to Engineering Infrastructure Projects, Large Scale Water Resource Environments Projects will be useful
Exposure to Company / Board secretary function will be useful .
Diplomacy skills is essential.
MAIN OUTPUTS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Strategic Direction:
-Develop & implement strategic plans to achieve LHWC’s goals.
-Provide leadership & guidance to ensure a unified vision & cohesive operational direction.
-Lead a diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, & continuous improvement.
Financial Oversight:
-Oversee the management of the Commission’s financial function.
-Certify in the Commission’s annual financial statements; ensure the Commission filed required returns & notices as legislated &
whether such returns appear to be accurate, correct, & up to date as per legislation.
-Ensure that the Commission’s annual financial statements are sent to all appropriate parties.
Operational Management & Secretarial
Services:
-Oversee the daily operations of the LHWC, ensuring efficiency, compliance & effectiveness.
-Oversee the Commission’s information technology function.
-Oversee the administrative functions of the Commission.
-To formulate the Commission’s Annual work plan & calendar & establish deadlines for submissions of documents.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Services:
-Manage relationships with Key stakeholders, including delegates.
-Ensure that Delegates grasp the broader context within which Commissions function & the obligations associated with their
mandate.
-Evaluate the training requirements of delegates needed to effectively fulfill their fiduciary & governance duties, as well as their understanding of ethics & corporate governance, including applicable codes of
conduct.
-Provide orientation for new delegates & ensure that all delegates continuously improve their knowledge & skills.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance:
-Ensure that the Audit, Compliance & legal requirements with respect to all commission regulatory returns are filed & reported accordingly.
-Provides support & advice for Audit, Compliance & legal queries, particularly about laws & regulations as well as contracts & agreements.
-Engage & liaise with external audit,compliance, risk, & legal firms & manage associate costs where relevant.
-Manage & custodian of all Company contracts, policies, & procedures.
Interested?
Send your CV to
dudum@mindworx.co.za.
It should be accompanied by certified copies of your qualifications/certificates, driver’s license, and identity documents.
Closing date:
26 July 2024
Only suitable candidates need to apply. If you have not received a response from us within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Package includes:
Tax-free remuneration plus benefits.
The Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (formerly the Joint Permanent Technical Commission) was established by the Treaty
of 1986 signed between Lesotho and South Africa on the implementation of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP)
NOTE: Applicants must be citizens of a country other than Lesotho or South Africa.
The candidate will be subjected to Security clearance, verification of
qualifications & other assessments as required for Executive Positions.
LHWC is committed to increasing the representation of marginalised
groups in line with its Employment
Equity Plan. People with disabilities
are encouraged to apply. Please note that correspondence & communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates & that LHWC reserves the right not to appoint a suitable candidate if a suitable candidate is not identified. Plan. LHWC also reserves the right to withdraw or re-advertise the position at any time.
Mindworx operates at the highest level of C-suite placement across an extensive network of organisations throughout South Africa, enabling us to bring a personal touch to every placement.
The Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC) is seeking an experienced & visionary leader to serve as its Commission Secretary. This role demands strategic oversight, administrative & governance
expertise, & a deep understanding of international cooperation & bilateral negotiations. The Commission Secretary, established by Article 9 (18) of the Treaty, shall oversee the day-to-day
administration of the Commission & ensure effective & efficient support services to both Delegations.
Responsibilities include maintaining close & efficient working liaison with the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, & other relevant entities as needed.
Additionally, the Commission Secretary will prepare the annual budget & cash flow forecasts &, control expenditures against the approved budget, provide the Commission with secretarial support,
which incorporates being Secretary to the Commission with responsibilities for scheduling &
convening Commission meetings (in consultation with both Delegations), taking minutes, & preparing
action lists arising from such meetings, managing actions & action completion rates. The LHWC
comprises a Government Delegation from (Lesotho & South Africa) responsible for successfully
implementing the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
