We are highly skilled nuclear and radiation safety professionals who are committed to providing for the protection of persons, property and the environment against nuclear damage. The health, safety and security of all those who live in South Africa and our environment remains at the heart of what we do. Joining our team means you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help keep South Africa safe from nuclear and radiation hazards! Our diverse employees are made up of scientists, engineers, corporate professionals and new graduates.

• Coordinate all Board and Sub-Committee meetings (quarterly and special/ad hoc meetings as required).
• Prepare, collate and distribute Board, sub-committees charters and work plans.
• Draft and monitor Board calendar and sub-committees work plans, etc.
• Prepare travel and other related logistics for the meetings of Board and sub-committees.
• Responsible for the preparation of meeting agendas, taking of minutes and distribution thereof, circulation of action list on resolutions.
• Prepare and quality check meeting documents in line with agreed time frames.
• Upload meeting documents in line with agreed time frames.
• Manage and monitor budget for Board and Committee activities.
• Prepare reports to Board and its Committees and any other forum in relation to any subject matter required of Board Secretariat from time to time.
• Ensure that Board decisions and other communications are formally channeled to the appropriate members of staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintain all statutory records.
• Assist with the appointment of Board Committee Advisors.
• Responsible for the ongoing development of Board members (skills, technical knowledge, etc.).
• Assist with annual evaluation of the Board and individual board members for submission to the executive authority. 
• Responsible for the induction of new Board members.

• Manage Board governance.
• Advise the Board collectively and individually of their legal rights and obligations in relations to matters of their responsibilities and law and good corporate governance.
• Ensure compliance with governance best practice and legislation relevant to board governance.
• Provide or ensure corporate governance and compliance management training.
• Enforce compliance with the NNR Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Establish and maintain governance structures.

• Develop and implement Company Secretariat Framework which guides the preparation for, managing, recording of meetings and safekeeping of minutes and resolutions of the Board.
• Identify areas for continuous process improvement.
• Monitor, oversee, report and implement any remedial actions for non-compliance / risks.
• Provide support to the Board in interactions with external stakeholder such as various government authorities.
• Conduct annual review of the Board, sub-committees’ Terms of Reference and recommend changes as required.  

• Report writing 
• Decisiveness
• Communication skills and the ability to develop relationship with key internal and external stakeholders
• Integrity
• Time management and attention to detail
• Negotiation skills
• Evaluation and problem analysis skills
• Administrative skills
• Ability to interface with board members and senior management

• NQF level 7 LLB or equivalent qualification
• NQF level 8, CIS or CSSA certificate will be an added advantage 
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Company Secretariat
• Understanding and working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework in which the public entities operate including PFMA, KING report, PAIA, POPIA etc as well as legislation pertaining to the nuclear industry.
• Experience with corporate governance, legal compliance, risk management and internal control management