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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Legal Researcher based in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.
What This Role Involves
The Legal Researcher vacancy forms part of how the Komatipoort 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.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Komatipoort also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Komatipoort.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Komatipoort colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Working in Komatipoort
Practically speaking, the role is based in Komatipoort, along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Komatipoort and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
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.
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.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Komatipoort have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Komatipoort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Komatipoort team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
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.
In addition, 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.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
The Environment
Importantly, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Komatipoort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.
Crucially, 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
What You’ll Need
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.