Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Researcher in Knysna. Suitably qualified candidates from across Western Cape are invited to apply.
The Role
The Legal Researcher vacancy forms part of how the Knysna 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.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Knysna also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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.
Practically speaking, the Knysna 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Knysna.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Knysna.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Knysna.
Why This Role
On top of that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in legal and security jobs from your base in Knysna. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Equally, 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 Knysna 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 Western Cape.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
Candidate Profile
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.