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Posted recently. Role: Legal Secretary. Location: Parys, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
The Role
An experienced Legal Secretary is needed to support operations in Parys. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Parys team on trust, and the Legal Secretary role will feel that from week one.
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.
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 Parys teams, and the new Legal Secretary will feel that from the first week.
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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Parys site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of 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.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Parys 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 Parys team member.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Parys 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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Parys.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
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.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Parys 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.
Beyond that, 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 Parys keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Parys teams.
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.
About the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Parys 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.
Beyond that, the team mix in Parys 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Key Outputs
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
Minimum Requirements
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.