Sammy
Legal Professional | Governance, Compliance & Company Secretary Support
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About
I am a dedicated and high-performing legal professional with completed articles of clerkship and extensive experience in governance, compliance, and company secretary support. I work effectively both independently and collaboratively within board and executive environments, confidently managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. I am seeking opportunities in governance, compliance, or company secretary roles where I can contribute to regulatory alignment, strengthen institutional oversight, and support executive decision-making.
Experience
Company Secretary - Steinmuller Africa (Pty) Ltd - South Africa
(2026-04)
Contract via First Corporate Secretaries
- Ensure compliance with all applicable corporate law and regulations
- Maintain statutory records, company registers, and corporate documentation
- Manage the filing of statutory returns and submission with relevant regulatory bodies
- Provide administrative support to the Board and executive management on governance-related matters
- Assist with company registrations, amendments, and corporate restructuring activities when required
Assistant Company Secretary - Gibela Rail Consortium - South Africa
(2026-04)
Contract via First Corporate Secretaries
- Assist in ensuring compliance with the South African Companies Act, King V Corporate Governance code and internal governance policies
- Schedule Board and Committee meetings
- Prepare agendas, board packs and supporting documentation
- Act as a point of contact between directors, executives, regulators, auditors and external advisors
- Track governance KPIs and compliance activities
Candidate Legal Practitioner | Articles of Clerkship - TGK Inc - South Africa
(2024-06 - 2026-06)
- Conducted legal and governance research for statutory and public sector matters
- Drafted legal opinions, policies, resolutions, and compliance documents
- Reviewed enabling legislation, charters, and terms of reference
- Supported conflict of interest assessments and declaration registers
- Prepared briefing notes and analytical summaries
- Maintained confidential legal and governance files
Company Secretary Support - KwaZulu-Natal Tourism & Film Authority - South Africa
(2025-09 - 2026-04)
Contract via TGK Inc
- Supported Board, Chairperson, and CEO on governance matters
- Assisted with Annual Reports and Performance Plans
- Supported development of governance work plans
- Drafted minutes, reports, and resolutions
Company Secretary Support - Eastern Cape Provincial Arts & Culture Council (ECPACC) - South Africa
(2024-01 - 2026-04)
Contract via TGK Inc
- Provided principal governance support to Council and Committees
- Prepared agendas, packs, and decision matrices
- Drafted minutes, resolutions, and governance reports
- Maintained registers of declarations of interest
- Assisted in reviewing delegations of authority
- Supported board performance evaluations
Company Secretary Support - Nelson Mandela Museum Council - South Africa
(2023-07 - 2024-07)
Contract via TGK Inc
- Coordinated Board and Committee meetings in compliance with PFMA
- Prepared board packs and briefing notes
- Drafted charters, policies, and terms of reference
- Maintained statutory records and governance registers
Company Secretary Support - Buffalo City Municipality Development Agency - South Africa
(2023-11 - 2024-01)
Contract via TGK Inc
- Prepared agendas, board packs, and resolutions
- Assisted with compliance monitoring and policy reviews
- Maintained accurate governance records
Company Secretary Support - DPA Investments - Dubai
(2020-01 - 2021-01)
- Liaised between Board and executive management
- Prepared board packs and resolutions
- Maintained statutory records and compliance registers
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Laws - University of KwaZulu-Natal (2019)
Candidate - Governance - Chartered Governance Institute
