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.

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

01The Role and Duties of the Company Secretary
02Statutory Registers, Records and Filings
03Planning the Board Meeting Cycle
04Compiling Board Packs and Agendas
05Minute Taking and Resolution Tracking
06Advising Directors on Their Duties
07Managing Conflicts and Declarations
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

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 21 Aug 2026	Dubai	5	US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026	Lagos	5	US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026	Harare	5	US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026	Kampala	5	US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026	Dar es Salaam	5	US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026	Pretoria	5	R18,000
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026	Cape Town	5	R18,000
12 to 16 Oct 2026	Online	5	US$900
19 to 23 Oct 2026	Mozambique	5	US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026	Cairo	5	US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026	Accra	5	US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026	Lusaka	5	US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026	Kigali	5	US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026	Nairobi	5	US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026	Durban	5	R18,000
7 to 11 Dec 2026	Johannesburg	5	R18,000
21 to 25 Dec 2026	Mauritius	5	US$1,800

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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We can run Company Secretarial Practice and Board Support privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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