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
  • Dave Cathrall, Chairperson
  • Pitsi Mnisi
  • Jack Phalane

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 Groupโ€™s 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:

  • assessment of the internal and external audit processes;
  • financial reporting oversight;
  • independent oversight of the assurance functions;
  • internal control evaluation; and
  • compliance monitoring.

By performing these duties, the committee plays a critical role in maintaining stakeholdersโ€™ confidence in the Groupโ€™s financial reporting and overall governance, helping to prevent financial mismanagement, fraud and other irregularities. It also supports the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities.

Focus areas in 2023
Also refer to the Audit Committee Report.

  • Appointment of Ernst & Young Inc. as the external auditor
  • Approval of the audit fee
  • Approved the internal audit charter and audit plan
  • Considered appropriateness of key audit matters outlined in Independent Auditorโ€™s Report

GROUP RISK COMMITTEE

Composition and members
  • Dave Cathrall, Chairperson
  • Valentine Chitalu
  • Pitsi Mnisi
  • Peter Mountford
  • Colin Brown

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 Groupโ€™s risks.

Permanent invitees

Reyaaz Mahmood (Head of Group Audit Services)

Alan Chambers (Group Legal Counsel)

Adrian Lewis (CIO)

Committee purpose

The committeeโ€™s responsibilities include reviewing and assessing the integrity, reliability and effectiveness of Super Groupโ€™s 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:

  • establish and maintain a shared understanding of the risk universe;
  • monitor and support the agreed risk profile;
  • coordinate risk management and assurance across the Group; and
  • regularly report risk management efforts and actions to the Board.

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.

Focus areas in 2023
Also refer to specific divisional risks in the divisional performance section.

  • Cyber security
  • Loadshedding and social unrest in South Africa
  • Impact of socio-economic volatility
  • Fluctuating commodity pricing
  • Supply chain disruptions

DEAL COMMITTEE

Composition and members
  • Valentine Chitalu, Chairperson
  • Colin Brown
  • Simphiwe Mehlomakulu
  • Peter Mountford

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 committeeโ€™s 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 Groupโ€™s investment criteria and evaluates potential acquisitions and disposals within pre-set levels of authority.

Thorough deal evaluation requires astute committee oversight and understanding of:

  • due diligence, financial analysis and risk assessment;
  • legal and regulatory compliance;
  • negotiations;
  • integration planning;
  • stakeholder communication; and
  • conflict of interest management.

Focus areas in 2023

Assessing the strategic fit, financial viability and potential risks and rewards of proposed deals.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

Composition and members
  • Valentine Chitalu, Chairperson
  • David Cathrall
  • Simphiwe Mehlomakulu
  • Pitsi Mnisi
  • Jack Phalane

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 Groupโ€™s leadership is composed of qualified and experienced individuals who can effectively oversee and guide Superย Groupโ€™s 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.

Focus areas in 2023

The matter of the Chairpersonโ€™s successor and the appointment of an additional Independent Non-Executive Director were important focus areas for the committee.

As a result:

  • Post the AGM in November 2022, Valentine Chitalu assumed the role of Chairperson.
  • Jack Phalane assumed the role of Independent Non-Executive Director effective 30ย September 2022.

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
  • Jack Phalane, Chairperson
  • Valentine Chitalu
  • Dave Cathrall

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 Groupโ€™s 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:

  • Ensure alignment of the remuneration strategy and policy with the Groupโ€™s business strategy and desired culture.
  • Provide the remuneration packages needed to attract, retain and motivate high-performing directors and executive management.
  • Ensure that remuneration levels relative to other comparable companies are pitched at the desired level considering relative performance.
  • Be sensitive to the wider operating context, including pay and employment conditions, soย that decisions will be consistent and fair and be seen as such.
  • Communicate remuneration policies, strategic goals and objectives to all stakeholders.

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 Groupโ€™s remuneration frameworks, including assessing the remuneration policyโ€™s ability to:

  • Drive long-term, sustainable performance in tough operating environments.
  • Link the achievement of business and individual performance targets to remuneration outcomes.
  • Enable market-leading ESG positioning within the Companyโ€™s relevant operational sectors.

Such an assessment required the committee to:

  • Consider remuneration comparators that inform a view on market best practice and benchmarking.
  • Review and interrogate an appropriate mix of short and long-term remuneration that aligns with the Groupโ€™s performance objectives.
  • Determine what constitutes fair and responsible pay for executives and all employees.
  • Consider the effectiveness of ESG programmes and potential benchmarks in the longer term.
  • Evolve its reporting on remuneration matters in line with best practice and stakeholdersโ€™ interests.

GROUP SOCIAL AND ETHICS COMMITTEE

By actively monitoring and encouraging responsible practices, the committee plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable and socially responsible business behaviour, contributing to the overall well-being of the Group and the communities and clients it serves.

Composition and members
  • Pitsi Mnisi, Chairperson
  • Simphiwe Mehlomakulu
  • Peter Mountford

Overall meeting attendance of 100% in 2023

The committee consists of Executive and Non-Executive Directors, with a majority being Nonโ€‘Executive 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 Groupโ€™s organisational integrity and responsible business practices.

Through its mandate, the committee ensures that the Group:

  • upholds ethical standards;
  • promotes social and economic development;
  • practices good corporate citizenship;
  • maintains regulatory compliance;
  • prioritises environmental sustainability;
  • ensures health and safety standards;
  • engages with stakeholders; and
  • effectively addresses labour and employment issues.

At the core of the committeeโ€™s purpose is the commitment to positively impact the Groupโ€™s 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 Groupโ€™s efforts to create a positive impact on society and the environment.

Focus areas in 2023

Also refer to the Group Social and Ethics Committee report.

  • Monitoring the implementation and impact of the Groupโ€™s operational excellence/sustainability initiatives.
  • Overseeing the integration of ESG factors into the Groupโ€™s overall strategy and decision-making processes.
  • Improving the monitoring, measuring and recording of key metrics related to environmental performance.
  • Better understanding the impact of climate change on the Group and its stakeholders to proactively manage the potential risks.