Paralegal

A Paralegal is needed in Benoni. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Gauteng operation.

About the Opportunity

This Paralegal role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Benoni. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.

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

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.

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 Benoni.

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

Career Growth

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

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Benoni have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

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 Benoni team member.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Gauteng, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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

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

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.

About Benoni

Practically speaking, the role is based in Benoni, in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Benoni and the broader Gauteng region.

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

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 Benoni.

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

Meet the Team

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

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.

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

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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng 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 Benoni.

Practically speaking, the Benoni 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

Equally, 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.

Importantly, 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 Benoni site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equally, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

What We Offer

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

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 Gauteng.

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 Benoni keep progressing.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines

Minimum Requirements

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)

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