Paralegal

The organisation is recruiting a Paralegal for its Middelburg operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Mpumalanga.

About the Opportunity

This Paralegal role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Middelburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.

Importantly, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Middelburg 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.

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

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.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

In addition, the Middelburg 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 Middelburg.

Why This Role

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 Middelburg. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga 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 Middelburg teams.

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 Middelburg keep progressing.

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 Mpumalanga.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Middelburg 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.

Equally, the team mix in Middelburg 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.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in Middelburg 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 Mpumalanga.

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

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Middelburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Equal Opportunity

In addition, 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 Mpumalanga.

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 Middelburg.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)

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