If every compliance update starts with chasing a spreadsheet, how much visibility do you really have?

Company Secretaries oversee a wide range of statutory and governance responsibilities. These can include requirements under the Companies Act, JSE Listings Requirements and the King V governance framework, depending on the organisation. In smaller businesses, the remit may extend across even more compliance activities.

The challenge: Knowing what is due and who owns it

A deadline approaches. The obligation is documented, but the latest status sits in somebody's inbox. One department believes another team is responsible. Evidence of completion still needs to be gathered. The issue is not necessarily a lack of effort; it is a lack of connected visibility.

Why reactive compliance becomes expensive

• Scattered requirements make it harder to understand what must be done.
• Unclear ownership leaves actions waiting between departments.
• Manual reporting consumes time that could be spent addressing compliance gaps.

A single source of truth for compliance obligations

UnifyToday's Company Secretarial and Governance solution brings requirements, assessment activities and tasks into one management process.

• Understand the obligation: Access applicable Companies Act and JSE requirements in full text and plain language.
• Assign accountability: Delegate linked compliance assessments and survey questions.
• Plan ahead: Use a compliance calendar with key deadlines, forms and templates.
• Reduce repetitive work: Support reporting and administrative activities with workflow and AI capabilities.
• Track governance maturity: Assess King V principles and support disclosure reporting.

From reacting to deadlines to managing obligations

A proactive compliance process makes it easier to identify what is outstanding before it becomes urgent. With obligations, responsibilities and evidence linked, Company Secretaries can report with greater clarity and help teams act earlier.