Paralegal

Step into a Paralegal role in Ballito and make your mark across KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Ballito 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 KwaZulu-Natal business.

Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Ballito 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.

Based in Ballito

Working in Ballito means a place on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Ballito office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

Career Growth

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

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

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Core Functions

• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Candidate Profile

• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Physical fitness for site-based security roles
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.