Paralegal

A Paralegal is needed in Mthatha. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.

About This Position

This Paralegal role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Mthatha. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Paralegal to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Mthatha.

Your Team

The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mthatha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Beyond that, the team mix in Mthatha reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

What We Offer

Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in legal and security jobs from your base in Mthatha. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mthatha teams.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Mthatha keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.

Where You’ll Work

Equally, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.

In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mthatha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Diversity and Inclusion

Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mthatha.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Working in Mthatha

Working in Mthatha means a place within the Coega Industrial Development Zone, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Mthatha office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Mthatha.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Mthatha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics

Candidate Profile

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.