Investigator

Bring your skills as a Investigator to Kroonstad and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.

What This Role Involves

This Investigator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Kroonstad. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Free State.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Investigator taking on this position.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Investigator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Kroonstad.

Based in Kroonstad

Kroonstad continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with near the Sasolburg industrial complex. 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kroonstad, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kroonstad 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.

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 Kroonstad.

Your Future Here

Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Kroonstad have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kroonstad have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across 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.

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

Your Workplace

Equally, 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 Kroonstad site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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

Beyond that, 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.

What Your Day Looks Like

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 Kroonstad.

In addition, the Kroonstad 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 Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Kroonstad 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.

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

Notably, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team

Minimum Requirements

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process

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