Legal Researcher

A Legal Researcher is needed in Grahamstown. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.

The Role

This Legal Researcher role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Grahamstown. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.

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 Legal Researcher 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 Grahamstown.

Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Grahamstown also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Why This Role

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

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Grahamstown teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.

Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Grahamstown keep progressing.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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.

Notably, 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.

On top of that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Grahamstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in Grahamstown offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.

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

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 Grahamstown team member.

About the Team

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

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

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

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.

Based in Grahamstown

Importantly, the role is based in Grahamstown, along the Sunshine Coast tourism belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Grahamstown and the broader Eastern Cape region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.

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

Daily Duties

• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening

Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.