Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Litigation Secretary in Hermanus, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
The Litigation Secretary position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Hermanus and across the legal and security jobs space.
Importantly, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Hermanus 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.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Hermanus group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Hermanus 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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Importantly, 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.
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 Hermanus.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
What You’ll Need
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.