Litigation Secretary

Work-Force

The organisation is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for its Bela-Bela operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Limpopo.

What This Role Involves

Importantly, the Litigation Secretary vacancy forms part of how the Bela-Bela branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

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 Bela-Bela team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Litigation 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.

Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Bela-Bela also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

The Environment

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.

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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Bela-Bela site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Beyond that, the Bela-Bela 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Bela-Bela.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

About Bela-Bela

Bela-Bela continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with in the Lephalale energy corridor. 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 Bela-Bela cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo 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 Bela-Bela.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bela-Bela, Limpopo.

Diversity and Inclusion

Practically speaking, 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.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bela-Bela.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
  • Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
  • Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
  • Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
  • Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
  • Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics

Candidate Profile

  • Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
  • Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
  • Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
  • Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.

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