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Applications are warmly invited for a Legal Secretary role based in Rustenburg. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
This Legal Secretary role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Rustenburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Rustenburg operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Legal 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.
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 Rustenburg much easier.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Rustenburg 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.
Beyond 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.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Working in Rustenburg
Rustenburg continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with close to the Mahikeng administrative hub. 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 Rustenburg.
Many candidates already living within reach of Rustenburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Rustenburg, North West.
Your Future Here
In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Rustenburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Rustenburg team member.
Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Rustenburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West 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 Rustenburg.
Practically speaking, the Rustenburg 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
In addition, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across North West, 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Rustenburg.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
Key Outputs
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.