Sammy

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.

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

Bachelor of Laws - Laws - University of KwaZulu-Natal (2019)

Candidate - Governance - Chartered Governance Institute