Litigation Secretary

Posted recently. The organisation is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for its Lephalale operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Limpopo.

About the Opportunity

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

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Lephalale operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Litigation Secretary is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Limpopo is consistently high and consistently fair.

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.

Your Future Here

Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Lephalale have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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.

Working in Lephalale

Working in Lephalale means a place in the heart of the Tzaneen agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Lephalale office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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.

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.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Lephalale contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Limpopo.

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

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

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

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, 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.

Equally, 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.

Notably, 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.

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.

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

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

Crucially, 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.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Lephalale group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Lephalale will be explained during the hiring process.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Lephalale.

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.

Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

Key Outputs

• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines

Essential Criteria

• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.