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Bring your skills as a Legal Secretary to Vereeniging and join a team that moves fast. This Gauteng role is one to watch.
About the Opportunity
This Legal Secretary role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Vereeniging. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Gauteng.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Vereeniging operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Legal Secretary is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Vereeniging.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Vereeniging also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Diversity and Inclusion
On top of that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Vereeniging.
Meet the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Vereeniging office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.
Beyond that, the team mix in Vereeniging 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.
Common Questions
Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?
Yes, although preference is generally given to candidates already based in or near the listed city.
Is training provided for this position?
Practically speaking, yes. New joiners receive structured onboarding, and ongoing coaching and skills development are built into how the team operates.
Is there opportunity for promotion?
Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.
Working in Vereeniging
Vereeniging continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of Vereeniging cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng 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 Vereeniging.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Vereeniging, Gauteng.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in Vereeniging 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 Gauteng.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Vereeniging have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Vereeniging 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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Vereeniging contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Gauteng.
In addition, 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 Vereeniging keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Vereeniging 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 Gauteng.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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 Gauteng. 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 Vereeniging site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
In addition, 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.
Key Outputs
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
Who We’re Looking For
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- 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.