Legal Researcher

A Legal Researcher position is being filled in Paarl. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

What This Role Involves

The Legal Researcher position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Paarl and across the legal and security jobs space.

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

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 Paarl teams, and the new Legal Researcher will feel that from the first week.

Your Workplace

In addition, 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.

Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Paarl site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, 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.

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.

Crucially, the Paarl 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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Paarl.

Equal Opportunity

Equally, 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.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Paarl.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Paarl have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Paarl team member.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Paarl have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across 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.

Based in Paarl

Working in Paarl 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 Paarl office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Paarl 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.

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 Paarl.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Paarl, Western Cape.

Core Functions

• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

What You’ll Need

• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.