Paralegal

The organisation is recruiting a Paralegal for its De Aar operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Northern Cape.

About This Position

Beyond that, the organisation is investing in its De Aar operation, and this Paralegal position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

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.

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.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Paralegal to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Meet the Team

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

On top of that, the team mix in De Aar 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.

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.

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.

Crucially, 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.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

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.

About De Aar

De Aar continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. 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.

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.

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

Why This Role

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

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 Northern Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the De Aar teams.

Importantly, 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 De Aar keep progressing.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in De Aar offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.

In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern 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 De Aar team member.

Key Outputs

• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents

Minimum Requirements

• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)

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