Paralegal

The organisation is recruiting a Paralegal for its Mossel Bay operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Western Cape.

Overview

Crucially, the organisation is investing in its Mossel Bay 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 Western 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 Mossel Bay much easier.

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 Mossel Bay group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Beyond that, the team mix in Mossel Bay 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.

Day in the Life

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.

In addition, the Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay.

About Mossel Bay

In addition, the role is based in Mossel Bay, on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mossel Bay and the broader Western Cape region.

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 Mossel Bay.

Many candidates already living within reach of Mossel Bay 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.

Daily Duties

• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Physical fitness for site-based security roles
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

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