Company Secretarial Practice and Governance
The company secretary sits at the centre of corporate governance. This course covers statutory duties, board and committee administration, shareholder matters and the disclosure obligations that keep an organisation in good standing.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The role, duties and liabilities of the company secretary
- 02Board composition, committees and terms of reference
- 03Preparing agendas, board packs and supporting papers
- 04Minute taking: what to record, what to leave out and why
- 05Statutory registers, filings and disclosure obligations
- 06Shareholder meetings, notices, proxies and resolutions
- 07Directors' duties, conflicts of interest and governance codes
What you will gain
- Discharge the statutory duties of the company secretary
- Prepare board and committee papers that support good decisions
- Take minutes that are accurate, defensible and appropriately brief
- Maintain statutory registers and make filings on time
- Administer shareholder meetings and resolutions correctly
- Advise directors on governance obligations and conflicts
Who should attend
- Company secretaries and assistants
- Governance and board support staff
- Legal and compliance professionals
- Directors and executives new to governance duties
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 28 Jun to 2 Jul 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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