BOARD COMMITTEES AND THEIR 2023 FEEDBACK
Aligned to the guidelines and requirements of the Companies Act and King IV, each committee has a Board-approved charter that incorporates its responsibilities and terms of reference. This charter is routinely reviewed and updated where necessary to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legislative guidelines
Each board committee confirmed that it has executed its duties in accordance with its terms of reference and the requirements of the Companies Act and King IV.
GROUP AUDIT COMMITTEE
Composition and members
Overall meeting attendance of 100% in 2023 |
The committee is appointed by the shareholders from among the Non-Executive Directors and consists of a minimum of three members. The Chairperson of the Board is not the Chairperson orย a member of the committee. The membership of the committee encompasses an appropriate mix of skills, including appropriate financial management skills, to ensure that they are able to conduct a proper assessment of the risks facing the Group. At least one-third of the members of the committee at any time must have academic qualifications, or experience, in economics, law, corporate governance, finance, accounting, commerce, industry, public affairs or human resource management. |
| Permanent invitees |
Peter Mountford (Group CEO) Colin Brown (Group CFO and Debt Officer) Valentine Chitalu (Board Chairperson) Ahmed Bulbulia (Designated Audit Partner from EY Inc.) Bronwen Rugg (Group Audit Manager from Ernst & Young Inc.)
Zack Sieberhagen (Group Financial Controller) Elton Biljon (Group Financial Manager) Frikkie Knoetze (Projects Executive and Risk Manager) Reyaaz Mahmood (Head of Group Audit Services) Johan Venter (Group Tax Manager) |
| Committee purpose |
The overarching purpose of the Audit Committee is to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of Super Groupโs financial reporting and internal control systems. The committee plays a crucial role in promoting transparency, accountability and compliance across the Group. Primary functions and responsibilities include:
By performing these duties, the committee plays a critical role in maintaining stakeholdersโ confidence in the Groupโs financial reporting and overall governance, helping to prevent financial mismanagement, fraud and other irregularities. It also supports the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities. |
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GROUP RISK COMMITTEE
Composition and members
Overall meeting attendance of 100% in 2023 |
The committee consists of at least four Executive and Non-Executive Directors appointed by the Board, of which at least two members are Non-Executive Directors. The committee members, andย the Chairperson, are appointed for a minimum of two years. The Board appoints a Non-Executive Director as the committee Chairperson. The Chairperson ofย theย Board is eligible to be the committee Chairperson. The membership of the committee encompasses an appropriate mix of skills, including appropriate financial management skills, to ensure that they are able to conduct a proper assessment of the Groupโs risks. |
| Permanent invitees |
Reyaaz Mahmood (Head of Group Audit Services) Alan Chambers (Group Legal Counsel) Adrian Lewis (CIO) |
| Committee purpose |
The committeeโs responsibilities include reviewing and assessing the integrity, reliability and effectiveness of Super Groupโs risk management systems, policies and strategies. It is also tasked with defining the scope, role, responsibilities and authority of the risk management function within theย Group. The committee actively monitors external developments related to corporate accountability and associated risk reporting, including emerging potential impacts, and carefully reviews any financial, business and strategic risk reports presented by management. To maintain objectivity, it conducts anย independent and impartial overview of the information provided by management. The committee must:
Ensuring adequate business continuity plans, including disaster recovery plans, is also a vital part ofย its mandate. A systematic, documented, formal risk assessment is conducted at least once a yearย to achieve these objectives. |
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DEAL COMMITTEE
Composition and members
Overall meeting attendance of 100% in 2023 |
The committee consists of at least three Executive and Non-Executive Directors appointed by the Board. The Board endorses the appointment of the committee Chairperson, a Non-Executive Director, and determines the period for which he/she shall hold office. The committee membership encompasses an appropriate mix of skills, including appropriate financial management skills, to ensure that they are able to conduct a thorough assessment of potential investment opportunities. |
| Committee purpose |
The committeeโs goal is to protect the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders by making informed and strategic decisions regarding potential acquisitions and disposals. The committee sets the Groupโs investment criteria and evaluates potential acquisitions and disposals within pre-set levels of authority. Thorough deal evaluation requires astute committee oversight and understanding of:
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Focus areas in 2023 |
Assessing the strategic fit, financial viability and potential risks and rewards of proposed deals. |
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Composition and members
The Nominations Committee met as part of the Board meeting held onย 30ย Septemberย 2022 |
The Non-Executive Directors of the Board are all members of the committee. |
| Committee purpose |
The purpose of the committee is to identify, evaluate and recommend individuals who are best suited to serve on the Board. It plays a critical role in ensuring that the Groupโs leadership is composed of qualified and experienced individuals who can effectively oversee and guide Superย Groupโs operations and strategic direction. Board composition and succession planning are primary responsibilities, and the committee ensures that the Board and its committees are appropriately structured and resourced to operateย optimally. As an independent body, the committee ensures that appointments to the Board and its committees are made through a formal and transparent process and that formal succession plans for the Board, Group CEO, Group CFO and divisional leadership are in place. |
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Focus areas in 2023 |
The matter of the Chairpersonโs successor and the appointment of an additional Independent Non-Executive Director were important focus areas for the committee. As a result:
The committee also reviewed the composition of the Board committees and found them to be appropriate in terms of the required knowledge, skills, experience, diversity and independence. |
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Composition and members
Overall meeting attendance of 100% in 2023 |
The committee is appointed by the Board from among the Non-Executive Directors and consists of at least two members. The Board endorses the appointment of the committee Chairperson. The Chairperson of the Board is not eligible to be the Chairperson of the committee. |
| Permanent invitees | The Group CEO attends meetings by invitation and is not entitled to vote. He recuses himself andย does not participate in discussions regarding his own remuneration. |
| Committee purpose |
The committee plays a critical role in ensuring that the Groupโs compensation practices align with its overall strategy, while considering fairness, transparency and alignment with shareholdersโ interests. By fulfilling its responsibilities, the committee aims to create a compensation framework that encourages prudent risk-taking, accountability and sustainable growth for the Group. The duties and responsibilities of the committee are to:
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Focus areas in 2023 Also refer to the full remuneration report. |
Cognisant of the significant role remuneration plays in driving performance and stakeholder value, the committee continued to focus on strengthening the Groupโs remuneration frameworks, including assessing the remuneration policyโs ability to:
Such an assessment required the committee to:
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GROUP SOCIAL AND ETHICS COMMITTEE
Composition and members
Overall meeting attendance of 100% in 2023 |
The committee consists of Executive and Non-Executive Directors, with a majority being NonโExecutive Directors. The members, and Chairperson, are appointed to the committee for aย period of two years. The Board appoints a Non-Executive Director as committee Chairperson. |
| Committee purpose |
The committee plays a vital and multi-faceted role in exercising rigorous oversight of Superย Groupโs organisational integrity and responsible business practices. Through its mandate, the committee ensures that the Group:
At the core of the committeeโs purpose is the commitment to positively impact the Groupโs wide range of stakeholders, including employees, communities and the environment. The committee strives to foster an environment where Super Group prioritises the well-being and interests of all those affected by their operations. Through annual reporting, the committee ensures transparency and accountability to these stakeholders, providing them with comprehensive insights into the Groupโs efforts to create a positive impact on society and the environment. |
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Focus areas in 2023 Also refer to the Group Social and Ethics Committee report. |
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