Work-Force
A Legal Researcher position is being filled in Kroonstad. Suitable candidates from across Free State are invited to submit their applications for review.
The Role
An experienced Legal Researcher is needed to support operations in Kroonstad. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Kroonstad operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kroonstad also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Kroonstad much easier.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Kroonstad have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kroonstad have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kroonstad team member.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Kroonstad colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
In addition, 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 Kroonstad 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 Free State.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Kroonstad teams.
Based in Kroonstad
Working in Kroonstad means a place near the Bethlehem agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kroonstad, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kroonstad cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
About the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kroonstad office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
In addition, the team mix in Kroonstad reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
Importantly, 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kroonstad.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
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.
Your Role
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
Essential Criteria
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Physical fitness for site-based security roles
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.