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Looking for your next move as a Litigation Secretary in Grahamstown? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Eastern Cape.
What This Role Involves
This Litigation Secretary role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Grahamstown. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Grahamstown team on trust, and the Litigation Secretary role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Litigation Secretary 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.
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 Grahamstown teams, and the new Litigation Secretary will feel that from the first week.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Grahamstown 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.
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.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Grahamstown will be explained during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity
Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Grahamstown.
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.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Grahamstown contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Eastern Cape.
On top of that, 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.
Based in Grahamstown
Grahamstown continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with close to the East London Industrial Park. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Grahamstown.
Many candidates already living within reach of Grahamstown 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.
A Typical Day
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.
In addition, the Grahamstown 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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape 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 Grahamstown.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
Candidate Profile
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.