Legal Secretary / HR Consultant (Contract Role)

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

OKAD31032026-01

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R25 000.00 - R30 000.00 per month

SUMMARY:
Legal Secretary / HR Consultant (Contract Role)

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
An experienced HR Administrator / Paralegal / Legal Secretary is available for contract-based work to support organisations with HR, legal administration, and compliance tasks. This role is suited to companies that require professional HR support on a flexible or project basis.

Location: Durbanville, Cape Town
Hours: Flexible depending on business requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain all HR employee files and records
Assist with recruitment and hiring processes
Draft employment agreements, sales representative agreements, and confidentiality agreements (templates provided)
Prepare HR-related correspondence and documentation
Maintain and update employee HR records and documentation
Manage staff leave documentation and report leave to Payroll
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of employees, including benefits administration
Update employee manuals and internal policies
Handle EEA and SETA reporting requirements
Maintain and update company organograms
Assist employees with benefits-related queries
Support disciplinary processes, including minute-taking and drafting warnings or claims
Coordinate Health & Safety training and maintain compliance records
Manage company directory, staff updates, and birthday lists
Monitor daily attendance reporting
Provide general administrative support, including issuing purchase orders and managing claims for the legal department

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of HR administration and employment processes
Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
Ability to draft professional HR and legal documentation
Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualification in Human Resources, Law, Paralegal Studies, or Business Administration.
Proven experience in HR administration, legal secretarial, or paralegal roles.
Knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR compliance.
Experience with EEA and SETA reporting is advantageous.

Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their CV in MS Word format, along with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, proof of your qualifications, and a head and shoulder photo of yourself to

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