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A Litigation Secretary is needed in Harrismith. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Harrismith operation, and this Litigation Secretary position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Litigation Secretary is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Harrismith 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 Harrismith 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.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Harrismith have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Harrismith have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
About Harrismith
Working in Harrismith means a place within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Harrismith 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 Harrismith, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Harrismith 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
Candidate Profile
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.