Group Company Secretary

Skylake Drilling and Civils is recruiting a Group Company Secretary to support its leadership and Crystal Cleareview Fencing. This is a senior legal and governance role spanning two distinct companies. The successful candidate will help leaders make sound decisions, maintain disciplined corporate records and manage legal risk across commercial and operational work.

Job Summary

• Employer: Skylake Drilling and Civils
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Legal
• Closing Date: 2026-11-22

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Group CEO, Group Managing Director and both General Managers on corporate governance, legal obligations and material risks.
• Prepare board and management meeting papers, minutes and resolutions; maintain statutory registers, company records and filing calendars for both companies.
• Draft, review and negotiate client, supplier, employment and tender-related agreements, with careful attention to project delivery and dispute prevention.
• Coordinate required filings and work with external counsel, regulators and professional advisers when specialist support is needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, registration as a legal practitioner in Zimbabwe and ordinary residence in Zimbabwe.
• At least five years of experience following registration as a legal practitioner, including substantial corporate law and company secretarial work.
• Proven command of board governance, statutory filings, company registers, minutes and resolutions.
• Strong commercial judgement, contract drafting, legal research and clear communication with senior decision-makers.
• Proven ability to manage confidential matters, competing deadlines and the governance needs of two separate companies.
• Added advantage Experience with construction, engineering or infrastructure contracts, and a valid driver's licence.

How to Apply

Apply by email: srdvacancies@gmail.com