Paralegal

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

The Role

The Paralegal vacancy forms part of how the Knysna branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Knysna operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the 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 Knysna teams, and the new Paralegal will feel that from the first week.

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

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

Why Join Us

Crucially, 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 Knysna. Many colleagues across Western Cape 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 Knysna 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 Western Cape.

Beyond 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 Knysna keep progressing.

About Knysna

Working in Knysna means a place near the V&A Waterfront precinct, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Knysna office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Knysna, Western Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape 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 Knysna.

Meet the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Knysna office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.

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.

Beyond that, the team mix in Knysna reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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

Equally, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across 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 Knysna.

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.

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

Beyond that, the Knysna 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.

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

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Knysna 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 Knysna have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across 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.

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

Daily Duties

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports

Essential Criteria

• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems

Importantly, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.