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Step into a Litigation Secretary role in Bloemfontein and make your mark across Free State. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Litigation Secretary is needed to support operations in Bloemfontein. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
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 Bloemfontein team.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Bloemfontein also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Litigation 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.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Bloemfontein teams, and the new Litigation Secretary will feel that from the first week.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Bloemfontein depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
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 Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein team member.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Bloemfontein 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, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Day in the Life
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.
Practically speaking, the Bloemfontein 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.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State 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 Bloemfontein.
About Bloemfontein
Notably, the role is based in Bloemfontein, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein.
Many candidates already living within reach of Bloemfontein 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bloemfontein, Free State.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Bloemfontein site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Equally, 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.
Your Team
Practically speaking, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Bloemfontein group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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 structure and working relationships for this role in Bloemfontein will be explained during the hiring process.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Equally, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bloemfontein.
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.
Daily Duties
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
Who We’re Looking For
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.