Corporate Governance Specialist at The South African Breweries

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Governance, Legal Advice, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation Skills, Corporate Transactions, Financial Controls, Project Management, Compliance, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Communication Strategy, Shareholder Issues, Training, Induction, Change Management, Business Acumen

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? The Key Purpose of this role is to provide strategic and operational support for corporate governance and corporate law advisory functions across the ABI Africa Zone, while effectively managing the employee share schemes for SAB (South African Breweries). This role ensures the smooth and compliant functioning of boards, facilitates robust stakeholder engagement, and oversees the administration of the SAB Zenzele Kabili and ESOP schemes, thereby contributing to strong governance standards and employee ownership initiatives within the organization. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Provide strategic support to the Company Secretary and in-country legal counsel. Lead guidance (training) on and induction of directors representing AB InBev Interface with outsourced company secretarial and corporate law service providers as applicable Provide advice on the Companies Act and support provision of corporate law advice across the Zone for the Tax, Internal Control, Treasury and M&A Teams for corporate transactions. Guide boards on legal duties and responsibilities and provide corporate legal advice (including the drafting of shareholders’ agreements, opinions on shareholder issues) Report governance failures and ensure corrective actions. Coordinate internal projects and change management initiatives to drive efficiency of boards across the Zone Review of Board Performance and Remuneration across the Zone and provide strategic guidance in line with Cosec Strategy Support Company Secretary in developing project plans for implementing CoSec Strategy. Ensure compliance with share scheme rules, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Rules and applicable legislation. Manage financial controls, bank accounts, and dividend payments for Zenzele Kabili entities. Coordinate trustee and board member nomination/election processes. Resolve shareholder queries and call centre escalations. Oversee phased share trading for ESOP beneficiaries (2026–2031). Manage third-party service providers (e.g., PWC, Computershare, JSE Services, William Radcliffe, Tamela) and their respective duties (budgets, forecasts, financial statements, communication strategy, and BBBEE audit certification) Be liaison between Schemes and The South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd Minimum Requirements: LLB or Finance Qualification is preferred Admitted as a South African Attorney or Chartered Secretary 2 years post qualification experience in a law firm or corporate governance experience in a company Previous experience in the management of a BBB-EE share scheme is an added advantage Ability to work well in a team environment Stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills Experience focused on corporate law advice and corporate transactions Proficiency in English Well-developed all-round business and commercial sense Enthusiastic, target driven and ambitious Ability to prioritise and to work autonomously, in a result-orientated and effective problem-solving manner Additional Information: BAND: VII SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going. At SAB it’s always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250 000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational support for corporate governance and corporate law advisory functions across the ABI Africa Zone. Manage employee share schemes and ensure compliance with governance standards and stakeholder engagement.