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Listing live now. Role: Legal Researcher. Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Stellenbosch operation, and this Legal Researcher position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Stellenbosch team.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Stellenbosch also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Legal Researcher to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in Stellenbosch 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 Western 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 Stellenbosch team member.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Stellenbosch have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Stellenbosch.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Day in the Life
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 Stellenbosch.
Beyond that, the Stellenbosch 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 Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
About Stellenbosch
Working in Stellenbosch means a place with views toward Table Mountain, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Stellenbosch office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Stellenbosch.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Stellenbosch cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
Essential Criteria
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.