Legal Secretary

Applications are warmly invited for a Legal Secretary role based in Phuthaditjhaba. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.

What This Role Involves

The Legal Secretary position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Phuthaditjhaba and across the legal and security jobs space.

Notably, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Phuthaditjhaba operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Legal Secretary is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Phuthaditjhaba.

What Your Day Looks Like

Your day is built on focus and detail. You work through matter files or post lists, review evidence or contracts and check that every required record is in place. Communication with site teams, attorneys, clients or SAPS is constant, and you keep your reports factual, precise and timely. When something out of the ordinary happens, you respond calmly and follow procedure, knowing that good documentation today protects the business tomorrow.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

On top of that, the Phuthaditjhaba office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Phuthaditjhaba.

Working in Phuthaditjhaba

Beyond that, the role is based in Phuthaditjhaba, within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Phuthaditjhaba and the broader Free State region.

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 Phuthaditjhaba.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba 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.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Phuthaditjhaba have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

The Environment

Notably, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. 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 Phuthaditjhaba site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Notably, 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.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

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

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

Your Role

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence

Candidate Profile

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening

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