Legal Secretary

Role: Legal Secretary. Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About the Opportunity

The Legal Secretary position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Vanderbijlpark and across the legal and security jobs space.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Vanderbijlpark team.

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 Vanderbijlpark teams, and the new Legal Secretary will feel that from the first week.

Where You’ll Work

Notably, 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.

Beyond 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.

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 Vanderbijlpark site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Vanderbijlpark group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

On top of that, the team mix in Vanderbijlpark reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

About Vanderbijlpark

Working in Vanderbijlpark means a place in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Vanderbijlpark office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.

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 Vanderbijlpark.

Many candidates already living within reach of Vanderbijlpark 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.

Why This Role

Crucially, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in legal and security jobs from your base in Vanderbijlpark. Many colleagues across Gauteng have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

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.

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 Vanderbijlpark keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Vanderbijlpark teams.

Your Role

• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact

Candidate Profile

• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents

Notably, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.