Litigation Secretary

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Litigation Secretary based in Cape Town, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

About This Position

This Litigation Secretary role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Cape Town. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Cape Town 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.

Growing With Us

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Cape Town depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.

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 Cape Town have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

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 Cape Town.

The Environment

Crucially, 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.

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

Equally, 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team

Essential Criteria

• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.