Website AVBOB South Africa
AVBOB is a South African mutual assurance society that provides funeral insurance, savings products, and burial services.
Description
- We are looking for a highly organised and detail oriented Legal and Secretarial Practitioner to join our Secretarial Department at AVBOB. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong foundation in corporate governance, legal administration, and secretarial practices, who thrives in a dynamic and compliance-driven environment.
- You will be working for a well-established company with strong values. In exchange for your services, you will receive a competitive compensation package. You will be joining an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Provide comprehensive support to the Manager: Legal and Company Secretary.
- Collate and distribute meeting packs, finalize agendas and minutes within agreed timeframes.
- Draft reports and memoranda on legal, governance, and related matters.
- Maintain databases for EXCO approvals and contracts repository.
- Conduct legal research on corporate and insurance law topics.
- Assist with complaints, legal advice, and drafting of correspondence.
- Review standard Group agreements and maintain litigation and contracts lists.
- Process invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Distribute matters arising to relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitate management of litigation matters with attorneys.
- Support ad hoc governance and legal projects and initiatives.
Requirements
- Matric
- Paralegal Diploma or equivalent
- LLB Degree (advantageous)
- Minimum 3 years in Corporate Governance, Legal, or Secretarial roles
- Excellent command of English (written and verbal)
- Proven minute writing and drafting skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Results-driven and customer-focused