Experience

Interfront SOC Ltd

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Secretary / Manager: Corporate Services

  • Apr 2012 - Present

• Manager: Corporate Services & SCM / Company Secretary

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

  Governance -ensure the integrity of our business and promoting a high standard of ethical behaviour i.e. declaration of private interest, gift register and policy etc.Legal - review all legal agreements, draft legal agreements, negotiate terms and conditions, draft policies and processes.Company Secretary - Draft annual meeting plans for Board and Committees, review terms of reference, review and update delegation of authority, ensure directors and Committee members are made aware of their obligations as Directors etc. Attending meetings and taking minutes, compile Board and Committee meeting packs. Maintain statutory registers, liaise with CIPCCompliance - ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that pertain to our industry, as well as professional standards, accepted business practices etc.Risk member of the Risk Committee conduct bi-annual risk reviews as member of the Committee provide reports on risk to the Audit Committee and BoardFacilities - manage facilities staff in the upkeep and responding to matters relating thereof, oversees the Health and Safety Committee, regular meetings with Chairperson to provide assistance and guidance.Supply Chain Management - manage: supply chain staff, review quotations and requests, check calculations, member of the Bid Adjudication Committee



Finlego CC / Elma Nieuwoudt Attorneys

• Durbanville

• Professional Assistant

  • May 2007 - Mar 2012

  Negotiating and drafting legal agreements ranging from Memorandum of Incorporation, Lease Agreements, Pledge and Surety, Wills and Trust, Buy and Sell, Contingent Liability Agreements, Shareholders and Association Agreements etc. Assessing existing agreements on behalf of clients, reporting on legal shortcomings and/or potential risks for clients Review legislation and regulations and provide assistance to clients to ensure compliance Company Secretarial function Negotiating and drafting legal agreements ranging from Memorandum of Incorporation, Lease Agreements, Pledge and Surety, Wills and Trust, Buy and Sell, Contingent Liability Agreements, Shareholders and Association Agreements etc. Assessing existing agreements on behalf of clients, reporting on legal shortcomings and/or potential risks for clients Review legislation and regulations and provide assistance to clients to ensure compliance Company Secretarial function



Oceana Brands Limited

• Cape Town

• Senior Commercial Assistant

  • Dec 2004 - Apr 2007

  The drafting and review of statutory documents in line with applicable legislation and corporate governance best practice General administrative support Assist with input into annual report Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and rules for a listed companyAssessing Commercial Contracts and business related agreements ranging from Supply Agreements, Credit Agreements, Lease Agreements and Banking documents (Oceana Brands are the owner of the Lucky Star label) advising on potential dangers and risks to the Company Trademarks – manage trademark register report on infringements Drafting legal agreements Interpreting and advising on legislation having an impact on the fishing industry Long term Fishing Rights applications



Lusitania Management Services

• Cape Town

• Legal Officer

  • May 2003 - Nov 2004

  Assessing all legal agreements on behalf of the company. Drafting legal agreements Liaising with Marine and Coastal Management Ensure compliance with and interpret legislation pertaining to the fishing industry Attending Board Meetings and provide input as and when required Company Secretarial Services Assessing all legal agreements on behalf of the company. Drafting legal agreements Liaising with Marine and Coastal Management Ensure compliance with and interpret legislation pertaining to the fishing industry Attending Board Meetings and provide input as and when required Company Secretarial Services



Tinsley McNaught Davis Inc

• Somerset West Area, South Africa

• Office Manager / Senior Litigation Secretary

  • Jan 1997 - Feb 2003

  Manage a staff compliment of 15 Typing of legal documents Debt collecting Receiving clients Screening telephone calls General office, administrative duties Manage a staff compliment of 15 Typing of legal documents Debt collecting Receiving clients Screening telephone calls General office, administrative duties