Work-Force
Step into a Legal Secretary role in Brits and make your mark across North West. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About the Opportunity
This Legal Secretary role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Brits. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.
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.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Brits also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Brits much easier.
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 Brits teams, and the new Legal Secretary will feel that from the first week.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Brits 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.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
A Typical Day
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 rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Brits.
Notably, the Brits 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.
About the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Brits office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Brits will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Brits.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
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.
Where You’ll Work
Beyond 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.
In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Brits 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.
Career Growth
Equally, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Brits depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in North West.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Brits have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Brits 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.
Working in Brits
Working in Brits means a place near the Hartbeespoort tourism node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Brits office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Brits, North West.
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 Brits.
Many candidates already living within reach of Brits cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there opportunity for promotion?
Any progression opportunities depend on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs.
Is training provided for this position?
In addition, training or onboarding, if available, will be described by the hiring organisation in the final vacancy details.
Are reference and background checks conducted?
Yes. Reference, qualification and any role-appropriate background checks are conducted in line with applicable law.
Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates who can meet the advertised location and work-schedule requirements.
Is this position open to recent graduates?
In addition, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.
Core Functions
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
What You’ll Need
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.