Legal Researcher

Bring your skills as a Legal Researcher to Middelburg and join a team that moves fast. This Mpumalanga role is one to watch.

The Role

This Legal Researcher role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Middelburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.

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

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 Middelburg.

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.

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 Middelburg much easier.

Our Commitment to Transformation

On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Mpumalanga, 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 Mpumalanga.

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.

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

Why Join Us

Equally, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Middelburg; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Working in Middelburg

Practically speaking, the role is based in Middelburg, on the Nelspruit gateway to Mozambique. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Middelburg and the broader Mpumalanga 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 Middelburg.

Many candidates already living within reach of Middelburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.

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.

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

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

Equally, the Middelburg 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.

The Environment

Beyond that, 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 Middelburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, 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.

Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

Your Future Here

Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Middelburg 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.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Middelburg team member.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Middelburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Your Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Middelburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Middelburg will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.