Location:
Fourways, Gauteng, 2191
Job Title:
Corporate Governance Administrative Assistant
Company: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
About Us:
Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. On April 1, 2024, 3M Health Care officially became Solventum through a corporate spin-off. While our careers page and some applicant documentation may still reflect 3M branding, please note all listed positions are for Solventum. Our Privacy Policy remains applicable to any personal information you submit.
At Solventum, we are committed to delivering smarter, safer, and more effective healthcare solutions. With a foundation in innovation and empathy, we collaborate with healthcare professionals to create technologies that improve patient outcomes and support the people who care for them.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a proactive Corporate Governance Administrative Assistant to support our Johannesburg office. This role is essential in maintaining our governance framework and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards. You will support board and committee operations, manage statutory records, and facilitate communication between stakeholders to uphold effective governance practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Board and Committee Support
- Coordinate and schedule board/committee meetings
- Prepare agendas and distribute meeting materials
- Record accurate meeting minutes and track follow-ups
- Provide logistical support to board members
Compliance and Regulation
- Maintain statutory records (e.g., shareholder and director registers)
- Ensure timely submission of statutory filings
- Assist in adhering to governance codes and compliance requirements
Policy and Procedure Management
- Help draft, review, and update governance policies
- Monitor and communicate changes in legislation
Stakeholder Communication
- Act as a liaison between the board, executives, and key stakeholders
- Manage governance-related communication with shareholders
Risk and Audit Coordination
- Collaborate with risk and audit teams to address governance concerns
- Support internal governance reporting and issue resolution
Training and Development
- Coordinate governance and compliance training for leadership
- Stay current on governance trends to advise best practices
Employee Engagement Support
- Organize and manage engagement events and wellness activities
- Handle logistics including venues, catering, equipment, and vendors
- Ensure smooth execution of virtual and in-person events
- Track and report on engagement outcomes in collaboration with HR
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Professional Degree
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate governance or a company secretarial role
- Experience supporting boards and executives
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- High attention to detail and discretion
- Strong problem-solving and customer-centric mindset
Work Environment:
- Based onsite at our Fourways, Johannesburg office
Why Join Solventum?
We offer competitive compensation and a range of well-being programs to support your physical and financial health. We benchmark our benefits regularly to ensure they meet industry standards.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Recruitment Integrity Notice:
Be cautious of fraudulent recruitment activities. Official Solventum emails will always use the @solventum.com domain.
