Company Background:

Listed on the JSE Securities Exchange, it is the largest and most diversified packaging manufacturer in Africa with operations in the United Kingdom and Europe. It produces a wide range of packaging products.

Position Summary:

The Non-Executive Director should bring an experienced and objective view to Board issues and deliberations. He/she would be expected to have an impact on the Board, providing a dynamic and creative contribution to the strategic direction of the Group as well as on a wide range of business issues.

Key Attributes Required:

• Must be a graduate
• Must have served as a Non-Executive Director on a listed Board and preferably as a Member of a Remuneration Committee
• A commitment to and competent understanding of high standards of corporate governance and of director’s responsibilities including his/her fiduciary duties
• Several years' experience serving as an Executive or Non-Executive Director in a large, highly regarded listed organisation
• Compliance with legal and statutory requirements
• Investigative ability
• Knowledge and experience of South African and international GAAP, IFRS and JSE Securities Exchange listing and reporting requirements
• Knowledge and experience of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements and other international Stock Exchange listing and reporting requirements
• Understanding of business generally and an appreciation of broad economic, commercial and financial trends
• Awareness of the criteria used by banks, institutions and/or analysts in establishing financial credibility for a group
• Should ideally live in the Gauteng area
• An international exposure and global perspective would be advantageous