Paralegal

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Paralegal in Hermanus, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.

Overview

The Paralegal vacancy forms part of how the Hermanus 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 organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Paralegal taking on this position.

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 Hermanus teams, and the new Paralegal will feel that from the first week.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 Hermanus.

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 Western Cape.

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

About Hermanus

Hermanus continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with with views toward Table Mountain. 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.

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 Hermanus.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus 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.

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

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.

Equally, 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 Hermanus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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

Why This Role

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

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 Hermanus keep progressing.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.