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Manager - Company Secretary page is loadedManager - Company Secretary Apply remote type Onsite locations Johannesburg, Sasol Place Tshwane, Aramist Ave time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: October 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id JR-

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

We are seeking a Manager to work with teams in both Jersey and in South Africa. The candidate will be expected to manage this team with the support of the local SA Management team.

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination with Senior Management in SA andJersey to assist and coordinate workflows and planning for the team;
• Ensuring the team has a strong structure as it grows and that roles are responsibilities are clearly defined and agreed;
• Assisting the team with new structure and client take on;
• Participate with and take responsibility for client care focus and take lead CRM for certain clients;
• Ensuring that the client service delivery of the team is carried out to the highest level, driving deadline delivery and ensuring in adherence with client specific and Apex procedures;
• Review of Company Secretarial and administrative work done by team as appropriate;
• Providing technical support to the team;
• Joining client calls;
• Dealing with intermediaries;
• Encourage strong cross country relationships with teams and maintain relationships with other jurisdictions ensuring feedback is received on performance of team members;
• Assist with billing cycle (reviewing timesheets, reviewing invoices raised and ensuring aligned to fee reviews, WIP analysis, ensuring debtors are collected);
• Reviewing transaction documentation where necessary;
• Support with on-boarding of new investors/clients for the AML process;
• Pro-actively embed adherence of all operational frameworks within your teams by enforcing operational discipline through repeated use of procedures and checklists;
• Identify team training needs and arrange training sessions as appropriate;
• Maintaining oversight of day-to-day operations of team portfolio’s and ensuring all team members respond to clients' queries in a timely manner;
• Attendance when required at client board meetings and the subsequent drafting of complex minutes;
• Taking the lead on internal projects where required;
• General daily tasks of the team include but not limited to; payments, transactions, CoSec, Corp Gov, Board packs, client & investor communications, billing, AML/DD/KYC, reviews, FATCA, CRS.

Skills Required:

• Professional qualifications – LLB, BCom LLB.
• Admitted Attorney is relevant for the position;
• Post articles experience and strong administrative skills;
• Hold a professional qualification such as ICSA, CSSA or equivalent;
• 7 years of relevant industry/specialist experience in administration of trusts and working with corporate entities;
• High level of integrity and trust with confidential information;
• A proven record of commitment to professional and client services excellence;
• A minimum of 5 years trust or funds experience in a professional environment;
• Knowledge of offshore regulatory requirements;
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite;
• Support the company in delivering excellent service;
• Impeccable written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills;
• Motivated and driven;
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy;
• Strong team player.

Disclaimer : Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

Our Story

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies.

Working at Apex

Prepare to accelerate.

We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

Positive change starts with you.

We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

The journey is yours to own.

When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey.

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Overview

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

Responsibilities

• To provide legal advice of a basic and standard nature to internal stakeholders; and interpret and implement business instructions utilising the relevant templates.
• To review and provide input into legal documentation in collaboration with other Legal team members.
• Mitigate risk through conducting the appropriate due diligence and provide support in respect of legal documentation in line with approved processes and policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  Diploma
• Type of Qualification: Diploma
• Field of Study: Legal
• Experience Required
  Legal
• 5-7 years
• Proven experience in the provision of basic legal advice, preferably within the legal and/or financial sectors.

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You can find out more about this in ourManager - Company Secretary page is loaded# Manager - Company Secretaryremote type: Onsitelocations: Cape Town, Apex Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR- The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.For our business, for clients, and for youWe are seeking a Manager to work with teams in both Jersey and in South Africa. The candidate will be expected to manage this team with the support of the local SA Management team.**The Role & Key Responsibilities:*** Coordination with Senior Management in SA and Jersey to assist and coordinate workflows and planning for the team;* Ensuring the team has a strong structure as it grows and that roles are responsibilities are clearly defined and agreed;* Assisting the team with new structure and client take on;* Participate with and take responsibility for client care focus and take lead CRM for certain clients;* Ensuring that the client service delivery of the team is carried out to the highest level, driving deadline delivery and ensuring in adherence with client specific and Apex procedures;* Review of Company Secretarial and administrative work done by team as appropriate;* Providing technical support to the team;* Joining client calls;* Dealing with intermediaries;* Encourage strong cross country relationships with teams and maintain relationships with other jurisdictions ensuring feedback is received on performance of team members;* Assist with billing cycle (reviewing timesheets, reviewing invoices raised and ensuring aligned to fee reviews, WIP analysis, ensuring debtors are collected);* Reviewing transaction documentation where necessary;* Support with on-boarding of new investors/clients for the AML process;* Pro-actively embed adherence of all operational frameworks within your teams by enforcing operational discipline through repeated use of procedures and checklists;* Identify team training needs and arrange training sessions as appropriate;* Maintaining oversight of day-to-day operations of team portfolio’s and ensuring all team members respond to clients' queries in a timely manner;* Attendance when required at client board meetings and the subsequent drafting of complex minutes;* Taking the lead on internal projects where required;* General daily tasks of the team include but not limited to; payments, transactions, CoSec, Corp Gov, Board packs, client & investor communications, billing, AML/DD/KYC, reviews, FATCA, CRS.**Skills Required:*** Professional qualifications – LLB, BCom LLB.* Admitted Attorney is relevant for the position;* Post articles experience and strong administrative skills;* Hold a professional qualification such as ICSA, CSSA or equivalent;* 7 years of relevant industry/specialist experience in administration of trusts and working with corporate entities;* High level of integrity and trust with confidential information;* A proven record of commitment to professional and client services excellence;* A minimum of 5 years trust or funds experience in a professional environment;* Knowledge of offshore regulatory requirements;* Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite;* Support the company in delivering excellent service;* Impeccable written and oral communication skills;* Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills;* Motivated and driven;* Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy;* Strong team player.Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.**About Apex Group**We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies.
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CANDIDATE ATTORNEY RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME

SALARY R186,828.00 – R230,259.00

Positions available countrywide. Complete your articles with SA’s biggest law firm.

Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 12 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.

Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT

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Overview

The Legal Advisor will handle the following in respect of their duties and responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice to support business decisions and operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage legal risks by identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation processes as required.
• Collaborate with internal departments to address legal queries and challenges.
• Stay updated on legal developments within the technology and telecommunication sector.
• Provide training and guidance to teams on legal and compliance matters.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Legal Advisor should have:

• A degree in law with a specialisation relevant to the technology and telecoms industry.
• Proven experience handling commercial and corporate legal matters.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance within the telecommunication and Information and Technology sector
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be willing to travel within Johannesburg
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive benefits package including medical aid, pension, and a bonus.
• Opportunities to work in a leading company within the technology and telecoms industry.
• A supportive and professional work environment.
• Room for career development and skill enhancement.

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, this permanent opportunity as a Senior Legal Advisor could be the perfect fit. Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation in the technology and telecoms sector!

Contact: Darian Naidoo
Reference: JN-
Phone:

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Introduction

Some people are happy to go through life in a comfortable bubble and that is great, we don’t judge, but at Hello Group we believe that if we can change lives it’s a day well-lived. We change lives every minute of the day, literally. We solve problems that others think are impossible and have fun while doing them. It’s our passion to build life-changing businesses and to stay in the chaos and not have to settle into the routine. We believe in employing smart people on the ground, in telling us what to do. What do you say…do you want to join our weird and wonderful family?

WHO ARE WE?
The Hello Group exists to create game-changing integrated consumer and business services for migrant and marginalised communities. Our services are co-created to be low cost, easily accessible, and amazingly simple to use with technology at the very core. By constantly evolving for consumers and resellers we maintain market leadership and entrench the Hello Group within the fabric of our communities.

We know we have succeeded when we are the dominant telecom, financial, business and media service provider within our target markets, very few people leave us for the competition, and we get more new customers from referrals than from active selling.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
We break down barriers.
We defy bias.
We level the playing field.
We thereby enhance every facet of the lives of the migrant and marginalised communities.

POPI

• By submitting your Curriculum Vitae (CV), you:
• Consent to the processing of your personal information contained in your CV in terms of Section 11(1)(a) of the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013, as amended.
• You acknowledge that We have no control over what personal information you insert in your CV and accordingly you consent to the processing of all such personal information contain therein “as is”, subject to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013 and our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed on our website.
• You consent and acknowledge that Our Human Resources department will have access to your personal information and will process same only to the extent strictly necessary for recruitment purposes to fill the vacancy as advertised and all matters ancillary thereto.
• Should you be shortlisted as a candidate, you hereby expressly provide your consent for us to process and share your personal information for purposes of background checks, which may include external criminal-, credit and reference checks done by third-party service providers.
• Unless shortlisted as a candidate, we will not store or process your personal information any further and shall remove any personal information.
• If you are shortlisted, but ultimately unsuccessful, we will keep your CV on file for a period of 12 months whereafter it will be deleted, unless requested to delete it sooner.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal

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Newly Admitted Attorney/ Junior Attorney

Reference: PTA -KCS-1
A well-established law firm in Pretoria East is looking for a Newly Admitted Attorney/ Junior Attorney to join their team.
Salary: Market-related.

Duties & Responsibilities

• LLB
• Newly admitted or Junior Attorney
• General litigation experience in Articles (as Candidate Attorney)
• Interested in Conveyancing
• Must be very presentable
• Very good communication skills in English and Afrikaans

Application Process

Consultant: Kadee-Cherie - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen
Apply via our website:
If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Reference: NFR -KM-1

On the lookout for a Legal Manager for our client!

Duties & Responsibilities

Are you a legal professional looking to advance your career in the financial services industry? Our client, a leading Level 1 BBBEE Intermediary, is seeking a talented Legal Manager to join their team. In this pivotal role within their Business Enablement Department, you'll report directly to the CFO with a direct line to the CEO. As a Legal Manager, you'll play a crucial role in shaping strategic development while providing expert legal guidance across various business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drafting and vetting legal documentation
2. Providing strategic legal advice on transactions and structuring
3. Managing contractual claims, disputes, and litigation
4. Identifying legal risks and formulating mitigation strategies
5. Staying abreast of legislative changes and case law
6. Engaging with internal and external legal resources
7. Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations

Key Requirements:

1. B-degree in Law or LLB; admitted attorney or advocate
2. Minimum 5 years post-articles experience, with 1 year in-house in financial services
3. General corporate commercial background
4. Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills

Ready to make an impact? Join our client's dynamic team and take your legal career to new heights. Apply now!

Package & Remuneration

R - R - Annually

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Legal Advisor Payments page is loaded# Legal Advisor Paymentslocations: Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 20, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R39911# **Job Description**To Provide legal solutions to complex legal and business challenges to mitigate against legal risk and partner with the business on the implementation of policies to comply with legal and regulatory requirements and business processes Provides guidance and management to more junior legal advisors* Identification and communication of potential financial risks with a legal implication.* Provide timeous, professional advice and solutions in respect of legal matters to persons within. FCC, on request or initiated, resulting in business sustainability and risk mitigation* Maintain a constantly updated 'library' of advice that has been requested and given in FCC, including updates relating to legislation.* Establishment, alignment and management of target and budget goals whilst ensuring effective control of costs the function to increase cost efficiency.* Draft, review / update and re-negotiate legal agreements, including Service Level Agreements and other legal documentation to adequately manage legal risks.* Monitor relevance of legal documentation to ensure consistency across business, identify risks and within legal standards.* Identify room for improvement or 'loopholes' in the current mandates space and provide general legal advice.* Monitor, analyse and evaluate the impact and legal implications of developments in the financial services industry and related areas, including the activities of competitors, and pro-actively recommend effective courses of action so that either a stance may be adopted or potential threats may be averted by FNB.* Identify report and mitigate legal risk at a product, process and/or channel level within the business unit* Benchmark current practices against the FRB legal risk management framework and adjust practices as and when necessary* Ensure legally compliant best business practices and policies in order to protect the organisation from legal action.* Identify and Communicate current and anticipated Legal issues/risks.* Deal with litigation matters involving the business to manage legal risk and liaise with Ombudsman when necessary* Proactively resolves disputes to avoid litigation and ombudsman referrals.* Ensures optimal performance of both individuals and teams in order to achieve business objectives through effective development interventions.* Manage own development to increase own competencies.* Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including external attorneys, FirstRand Group Legal Services, FNB Legal Services, business and external stakeholders and industry bodies to ensure business is in the position to obtain expert opinion on specialist areas of law.#post #fcc #LI-GS1# # ***Job Details***# **Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.**20/10/25All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .
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