Legal Researcher

Bring your skills as a Legal Researcher to Kempton Park and join a team that moves fast. This Gauteng role is one to watch.

The Role

An experienced Legal Researcher is needed to support operations in Kempton Park. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Kempton Park 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.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Kempton Park teams, and the new Legal Researcher will feel that from the first week.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

In addition, the Kempton Park 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 Kempton Park.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

Your Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kempton Park office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng 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.

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.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kempton Park will be explained during the hiring process.

Growing With Us

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Kempton Park depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.

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 Kempton Park team member.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kempton Park have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Based in Kempton Park

Kempton Park continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with well-connected by Gautrain and major arterials. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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 Kempton Park.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics

What You’ll Need

• 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
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles

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