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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Legal Researcher in Komatipoort, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Legal Researcher is needed to support operations in Komatipoort. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Komatipoort operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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.
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.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Komatipoort group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Komatipoort will be explained during the hiring process.
Why This Role
Crucially, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Komatipoort; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Equal Opportunity
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Komatipoort.
About Komatipoort
Working in Komatipoort means a place near the Secunda petrochemical hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Komatipoort office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Komatipoort 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.
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 Komatipoort.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
A Typical Day
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.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Practically speaking, the Komatipoort 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 Komatipoort.
Daily Duties
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
Essential Criteria
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.