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Post Title: CORPORATE MANAGER – GOVERNANCE, COMPLIANCE AND RISK COORDINATION / BOARD
SECRETARY

The Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and motivated
professionals for the position of Corporate Manager – Governance, Compliance and Risk Coordination / Board Secretary.

This is a senior management position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, with responsibility for
strengthening corporate governance, supporting the Board of Directors, coordinating statutory and
corporate reporting, and ensuring effective corporate administration and executive coordination across the
Corporation.

The position also carries responsibility for coordinating enterprise risk management activities and supporting
the monitoring and reporting of significant corporate risks.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Corporate Governance and Board Secretariat: Serves as Secretary to the Board of Directors and its designated Committees, coordinate Board meetings and documentation, maintain governance records and monitor implementation of Board decisions.
• Corporate and Regulatory Reporting: Lead and coordinate the preparation of the Corporation’s Quarterly and Annual Reports and other statutory and regulatory submissions to relevant oversight authorities.
• Corporate Planning and Performance: Coordinate corporate planning, performance reporting and monitoring of key corporate initiatives and management decisions.
• Compliance and Corporate Policies: Support the development and review of corporate governance policies, monitor compliance obligations and facilitate timely reporting of relevant compliance matters.
• Executive and Corporate Coordination: Provide corporate governance and administrative support to the CEO and facilitate effective coordination between the Board, senior management and external stakeholders.
• Enterprise Risk Coordination: Coordinate corporate risk assessments, maintain the corporate risk register, monitor risk mitigation actions and consolidate periodic risk reports for management and the relevant Board Committees.
• Leadership and Administration: Manage assigned corporate personnel, records and resources while promoting accountability, professionalism and effective corporate practices.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Governance, Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, Management, Finance, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, Board Secretariat functions, corporate administration, regulatory reporting or executive coordination.
• Strong experience in preparing Board papers, management reports and corporate submissions.
• Practical knowledge or exposure to enterprise risk management, compliance monitoring or internal control frameworks.

A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification in corporate governance, company secretarial practice, compliance or risk management would be an advantage.

Experience in a public enterprise, utility, infrastructure organization or similarly regulated environment would also be advantageous.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and Board procedures.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and report-writing skills.
• Sound judgement, integrity, professionalism and discretion.
• Strong planning, coordination and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with Boards, senior executives, regulators and Government institutions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain high standards of accountability.

How To Apply

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Candidates should submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A cover letter outlining their suitability for the position.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.

Candidates should forward their applications on the prescribed form (which can be downloaded from the PUC website www.puc.sc or collected at the Reception Desk at Maison De Malavois, Bois De Rose Avenue or at the PUC Praslin Office, Baie Ste Anne).

The Human Resources Manager

Public Utilities Corporation

Maison De Malavois

PO Box 174

Mahé

or via email to [email protected] not later than: Monday 5th October 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.