Litigation Secretary

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Litigation Secretary in Lephalale, and we encourage applicants from across Limpopo to consider this opportunity.

What This Role Involves

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

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in Limpopo make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Lephalale 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 Lephalale teams, and the new Litigation Secretary will feel that from the first week.

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 Lephalale.

Why This Role

In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Lephalale; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Meet the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Lephalale office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Limpopo operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Lephalale 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.

Your Future Here

Notably, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Lephalale depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Limpopo.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Lephalale have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Lephalale 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.

Your Workplace

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

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

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.

Working in Lephalale

On top of that, the role is based in Lephalale, near the Polokwane regional hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Lephalale and the broader Limpopo region.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Lephalale 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 Lephalale.

Diversity and Inclusion

Beyond that, 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 Lephalale.

Equally, 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.

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.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo 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 Lephalale.

On top of that, the Lephalale 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct

What You’ll Need

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable

Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.