Paralegal

An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal in Schweizer-Reneke. Suitably qualified candidates from across North West are invited to apply.

What This Role Involves

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

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.

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 Schweizer-Reneke teams, and the new Paralegal will feel that from the first week.

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

About Schweizer-Reneke

Schweizer-Reneke continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with near the Sun City corridor. 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 Schweizer-Reneke cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West 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 Schweizer-Reneke.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Schweizer-Reneke, North West.

Why This Role

The hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Schweizer-Reneke; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Schweizer-Reneke.

Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Schweizer-Reneke.

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.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.

About the Team

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

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Schweizer-Reneke will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

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

Beyond that, the Schweizer-Reneke 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 Schweizer-Reneke.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team

What You’ll Need

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.