Litigation Secretary

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

Overview

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

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its De Aar team on trust, and the Litigation Secretary role will feel that from week one.

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 De Aar.

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 De Aar much easier.

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 De Aar.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the De Aar 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.

Where You’ll Work

Notably, 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 De Aar site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Practically speaking, 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.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The De Aar colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

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

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

Working in De Aar

De Aar continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with in the Kathu iron ore belt. 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 De Aar cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in De Aar, Northern Cape.

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 De Aar.

Daily Duties

• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct

Candidate Profile

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• 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
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.