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Bring your skills as a Legal Researcher to Soweto and join a team that moves fast. This Gauteng role is one to watch.
The Role
An experienced Legal Researcher is needed to support operations in Soweto. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Soweto team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Legal Researcher 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 Soweto.
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 Soweto much easier.
The Environment
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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Soweto site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
What We Offer
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Soweto; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career Growth
Beyond that, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Soweto depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.
Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Soweto have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Soweto team member.
Based in Soweto
Crucially, the role is based in Soweto, well-connected by Gautrain and major arterials. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Soweto and the broader Gauteng region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Soweto cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Soweto, Gauteng.
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 Soweto.
Equal Opportunity
Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Gauteng, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Soweto.
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 Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Soweto.
On top of that, the Soweto 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.
Daily Duties
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
Minimum Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.