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Company Secretarial Practice and Board Support

Develops the practical craft of the company secretary and governance office in South African companies, from statutory filings to running effective board processes. Participants learn to prepare board packs, manage meeting cycles, keep statutory records and advise directors on their duties under the Companies Act. The programme suits both established practitioners and those growing into a governance support role.

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What you will be able to do

  • Perform the statutory duties of the company secretary under the Companies Act.
  • Maintain accurate statutory registers, records and regulatory filings.
  • Plan an effective annual board and committee meeting calendar.
  • Compile board packs and agendas that focus directors on the right decisions.
  • Record clear minutes and track resolutions and action items to completion.
  • Advise directors on their fiduciary duties and conflicts of interest.

Course outline

  1. 01The Role and Duties of the Company Secretary
  2. 02Statutory Registers, Records and Filings
  3. 03Planning the Board Meeting Cycle
  4. 04Compiling Board Packs and Agendas
  5. 05Minute Taking and Resolution Tracking
  6. 06Advising Directors on Their Duties
  7. 07Managing Conflicts and Declarations
  8. 08Governance Records and Information Security

Who should attend

Company secretaries, assistant company secretaries, governance officers, board administrators and personal assistants who support boards and committees.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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