Legal Researcher

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Legal Researcher based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

Overview

An experienced Legal Researcher is needed to support operations in Ballito. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ballito also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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.

On top of that, the Ballito 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 Ballito.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

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

About the Team

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

Notably, the team mix in Ballito reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Daily Duties

• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• 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
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.