June Cornelius
Company Secretary
Pretoria
Summary
Over 30 years’ experience in law and corporate governance. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success within respective business units. Strengths include extensive knowledge in the fields of corporate governance, ethics and legal advice backed by training in law, drafting of service level agreements, contract management, legislative drafting, and corporate governance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Company Secretary
State Information Technology Agency SOC Ltd
06.2024 - Current
- Execute functions of the Company Secretariat to support the effective functioning of the Executive Committee, the Board and all Board Committees.
- Provide Board support in meeting corporate governance, statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure Board compliance with all relevant legislation, including but not limited to, the Companies Act, the PFMA, the SITA Act and King IV.
- Manage SITA’s performance with the Code of Conduct. • Coordinate and manage regular review of all policies across the organisation.
- Ensure effective management of resources (i.e. budget/finances, assets) and team leadership within the unit.
- Manage compliance management processes within the department.
- Oversee SITA Board members’ induction, continuous director training and development and all administrative matters relating to the board.
- Act as deputy information officer in terms of PAIA and POPIA.
Executive Corporate Secretariat
Road Accident Fund
09.2013 - 08.2022
- Corporate Governance is primarily a function of direction and leadership, risk management and control as well as accountability and reporting
- The corporate secretariat business unit consisted of the board secretariat, management secretariat and ethics office.
- Additional Responsibilities:
1. Provide company secretarial and corporate governance services.
2. Public Officer in terms of the Short-Term Insurance Act, now the Insurance Act.
3. Provide advice and guidance to the board and executive management.
4. Ensure relevant policies and procedures are in place.
5. Ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements (founding legislation, PFMA, Treasury Regulations etc. as well as codes of good governance i.e., King IV etc.
6. Ensure adherence to the business judgement rule i.e., that the board has complied with the duty of good faith, duty of care, skill, and diligence.
Ensure the board acts in the best interest of the
Entity. (Board induction & Development)
Foster an ethical culture.
Improve shareholder communication etc.
Senior Manager Corporate Secretariat
Road Accident Fund
02.2005 - 08.2013
- Board secretariat and management secretariat services
- Additional responsibilities included drafting of policies such as the Delegation of Authority Framework, preparing responses to parliamentary questions, establishing a compliance unit, and being the custodian of reinsurance treaties.
Senior Legal Officer
Road Accident Fund
11.2001 - 02.2005
- Superintend corporate legal matters, attend corporate litigation, advise respective business units on new legislation and compliance, provide legal advice and opinions, draft legal instruments, attend meetings with external stakeholders, advise on corporate governance issues, and draft policies and manuals.
Senior Claims Handler
Road Accident Fund
02.1994 - 10.2001
- Responsible for a team of claims handlers and the management of third-party claims with a value of less than R1 million
- Also involved in claims litigation and human capital management.
Officer Inspectorate /Claims
Road Accident Fund
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Responsible for quality assurance of claims.
Legal Officer
Trustbank /ABSA
02.1991 - 12.1992
- Responsibilities included interpretation of contractual agreements, risk management, knowledge of financial institution products, attending litigation, and protecting the institution's rights.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evander High (Dual Medium)
01.1981 - 05.1984
BLC: Law - undefined
University - Pretoria
01.1985 - 05.1987
LLB: Law - undefined
University of Pretoria - Pretoria
01.1988 - 05.1991
Skills
Executive leadership
Roles And Responsibilities
- Provide company secretarial and corporate governance services.
- Public Officer in terms of the Short-Term Insurance Act, now the Insurance Act.
- Provide advice and guidance to the board and executive management.
- Ensure relevant policies and procedures are in place.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements (founding legislation, PFMA, Treasury Regulations etc. as well as codes of good governance i.e., King IV etc.
- Ensure adherence to the business judgement rule i.e., that the board has complied with the duty of good faith, duty of care, skill, and diligence.
- Ensure the board acts in the best interest of the Entity. (Board induction & Development)
- Foster an ethical culture.
- Improve shareholder communication etc.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
Speaker at Women in Transport events
Timeline
Company Secretary
State Information Technology Agency SOC Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Executive Corporate Secretariat
Road Accident Fund
09.2013 - 08.2022
Senior Manager Corporate Secretariat
Road Accident Fund
02.2005 - 08.2013
Senior Legal Officer
Road Accident Fund
11.2001 - 02.2005
Senior Claims Handler
Road Accident Fund
02.1994 - 10.2001
Officer Inspectorate /Claims
Road Accident Fund
01.1993 - 01.1994
Legal Officer
Trustbank /ABSA
02.1991 - 12.1992
LLB: Law - undefined
University of Pretoria - Pretoria
01.1988 - 05.1991
BLC: Law - undefined
University - Pretoria
01.1985 - 05.1987
High School Diploma -
Evander High (Dual Medium)
01.1981 - 05.1984
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