Legal Researcher

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Legal Researcher in Sabie, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.

The Role

The Legal Researcher vacancy forms part of how the Sabie 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.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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

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

About the Team

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

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.

Notably, the team mix in Sabie 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.

The Environment

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 Sabie site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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.

What We Offer

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

In addition, 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 Sabie keep progressing.

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 Mpumalanga.

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

Working in Sabie

Equally, the role is based in Sabie, near the Secunda petrochemical hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Sabie and the broader Mpumalanga region.

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 Sabie.

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel

Essential Criteria

• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.