Investigator

Whether you are a seasoned Investigator or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Lichtenburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.

About the Opportunity

This Investigator role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Lichtenburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.

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.

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 Lichtenburg.

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 Lichtenburg teams, and the new Investigator will feel that from the first week.

Your Future Here

In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Lichtenburg 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 Lichtenburg team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Lichtenburg 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.

Equal Opportunity

Crucially, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.

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

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 Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Lichtenburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Crucially, the team mix in Lichtenburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Working in Lichtenburg

Equally, the role is based in Lichtenburg, near the Sun City corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Lichtenburg and the broader North West region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Lichtenburg 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 Lichtenburg.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Lichtenburg, North West.

Key Outputs

• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact

Minimum Requirements

• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.