Corporate Secretary Salary in South Africa

The average salary for a Corporate Secretary in South Africa is R542,306.

10%

R197k

MEDIAN

R542k

90%

R1m

Salary

R197k - R1m

Bonus

R13k - R307k

Total Pay

R203k - R1m

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Job Description for Corporate Secretary

Corporate secretaries oversee regulatory responsibilities of corporations. This involves assisting the board of directors in understanding and meeting all applicable regulatory issues, ensuring the corporation operates within the bounds of the law. Corporate secretaries are ultimately responsible for the legal filings of corporations, such as disclosures to shareholders, annual and quarterly earnings and account information, and tax obligations. They consult with board members and make recommend…Read more

Corporate Secretary Tasks

Maintain attorney or lawyer calendars, corporate minute books and time entry, transactional documents, and contacts.
Coordinate meetings and make travel arrangements.
Proofread, prepare, and file documentation.

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Popular Skills for Corporate Secretary

Corporate Governance

R545,468

152 responses

Legal Compliance

R587,301

105 responses

Taking Meeting Minutes

R528,818

46 responses

Regulatory Compliance

R470,000

22 responses

Office Administration

R240,000

12 responses

Skills in Corporate Governance and Legal Compliance are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Office Administration, Regulatory Compliance and Taking Meeting Minutes.

Pay by Experience Level for Corporate Secretary

An early career Corporate Secretary with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R447,964 based on 65 salaries. A mid-career Corporate Secretary with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R572,294 based on 67 salaries. An experienced Corporate Secretary with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R800,000 based on 62 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of R1,084,860.