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Applications are warmly invited for a Litigation Secretary role based in Lichtenburg. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Litigation Secretary is needed to support operations in Lichtenburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in North West.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Lichtenburg team on trust, and the Litigation Secretary role will feel that from week one.
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.
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 Lichtenburg.
What We Offer
On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Lichtenburg; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Crucially, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across North West, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Lichtenburg.
Working in Lichtenburg
Lichtenburg continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with close to the Mahikeng administrative hub. 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.
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 Lichtenburg.
Many candidates already living within reach of Lichtenburg 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Lichtenburg, North West.
Your Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Lichtenburg 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.
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.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Lichtenburg will be explained during the hiring process.
Day in the Life
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.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
On top of that, the Lichtenburg 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 Lichtenburg.
Daily Duties
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- 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
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
Minimum Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.