Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Legal Secretary role based in Brits. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.
About the Opportunity
The Legal Secretary vacancy forms part of how the Brits branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 Brits.
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 Brits much easier.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Brits 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.
Practically speaking, 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.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, 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.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Brits.
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.
Your Workplace
In addition, 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 Brits site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.
About Brits
Brits continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with within the Klerksdorp gold and farming belt. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Brits 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.
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 Brits.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Brits, North West.
Your Role
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
Essential Criteria
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.