Work-Force
Step into a Litigation Secretary role in Senekal and make your mark across Free State. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
The Role
This Litigation Secretary role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Senekal. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Senekal team.
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 Senekal teams, and the new Litigation Secretary will feel that from the first week.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Senekal also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Senekal.
Based in Senekal
Senekal continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with along the N1 central corridor. 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Senekal, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Senekal cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
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 Senekal.
What Your Day Looks Like
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 Senekal 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 Senekal.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Where You’ll Work
On top of that, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Senekal site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Senekal.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Senekal.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Senekal office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
On top of that, the team mix in Senekal reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Why This Role
Notably, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in legal and security jobs from your base in Senekal. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Senekal teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Senekal keep progressing.
Your Future Here
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Senekal have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
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 Senekal have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Senekal team member.
Your Role
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
What You’ll Need
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
In addition, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.