Joe Gqabi Economic Development Agency (JOGEDA) Company Secretary & Legal Services Vacancy 2026 | Five-Year Fixed Term Contract

Opportunity Overview

The Joe Gqabi Economic Development Agency (JOGEDA) is a special purpose vehicle of the Joe Gqabi District Municipality, committed to economic development within a rural environment. JOGEDA operates in areas including Maletswai, Walter Sisulu Local Municipality (Burgersdorp, Steynsburg, Venterstad, James Calata), Senqu Local Municipality (Lady Grey, Sterkspruit, Barkly East, Rhodes, Rossouw), and Elundini Local Municipality (Ugie, Maclear, Mount Fletcher, and parts of Tsolo and Qumbu).

This five-year fixed term contract offers an opportunity for a Company Secretary & Legal Services professional to contribute significantly to a transformed Eastern Cape Economy. The role involves making a positive impact on the lives of people in the Eastern Cape by fulfilling the duties of a Company Secretary, as legislated by the Companies Act and guided by the King V Report.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:
• Law Degree or LLB
• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate (added advantage)
• Registration with a relevant recognized body for Chartered Secretaries (added advantage)
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) to be held, or attained within 18 months of appointment.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a legal practitioner in commercial/corporate governance.
• Experience in interpretation and application of relevant legislation, drafting and vetting contracts, sourcing and providing legal opinions, and managing litigation.
• 3-5 years’ experience in providing Board Secretarial services, including ensuring sound corporate governance.
• Management experience with at least 3 years at Strategic/Management level.
• Experience in Corporate governance, risk management, legislative compliance, and in-depth understanding of legislation.
• License:
• Valid Code B driver’s license.
• Skills and Abilities:
• Extensive commercial law and corporate governance expertise.
• Conflict and dispute resolution skills.
• Strong administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration - Board and Sub-Committee Meetings:
• Make administration and logistical arrangements for Board and Sub-Committee meetings.
• Establish required structures to facilitate the functioning of Board and Sub-Committees.
• Determine and monitor achievement of action planning lists, highlighting non-compliance.
• Compile the annual corporate calendar of meetings and significant events.
• Facilitate the circulation of round-robin items for consideration and resolution.
• Communicate resolutions of the Board and Sub-Committees for implementation.
• Develop action planning lists (matters arising).
• Update minute books, attendance registers, and delegation of interest registers.
• Ensure required signatures from Board and Committee members are obtained for submissions.
• Provide and circulate resolutions from the Board/Sub-Committees for management implementation, noting, recording, and monitoring.
• Legal Support and Advice to the Board:
• Ensure the effective management of the legal desk.
• Examine Government Gazettes to stay current with legislation, ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
• Provide legal assistance and advice to managers experiencing legal challenges to avoid unnecessary litigation arising from ignorance of the law or failure to act appropriately.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications via email.

• Email Address: vacancies@jogeda.co.za
• Application Deadline: 03 August 2026