Work-Force
Step into a Legal Secretary role in Sasolburg and make your mark across Free State. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About This Position
This Legal Secretary role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Sasolburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Free State.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Legal Secretary taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Legal Secretary 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.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Sasolburg much easier.
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 Sasolburg.
Where You’ll Work
On top of that, 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 Sasolburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Notably, 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.
Based in Sasolburg
Practically speaking, the role is based in Sasolburg, near the Sasolburg industrial complex. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Sasolburg and the broader Free State region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Sasolburg, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Sasolburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State 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 Sasolburg.
Your Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Sasolburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Equally, the team mix in Sasolburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in Sasolburg offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Sasolburg team member.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Sasolburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
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 Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, 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 Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sasolburg.
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.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Sasolburg 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.
Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Sasolburg keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Sasolburg teams.
Your Role
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
What You’ll Need
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Physical fitness for site-based security roles
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.