South African Board For Sheriffs Legal Secretary Vacancy 2026 | Apply with Grade 12

Opportunity Overview

The South African Board for Sheriffs (SABFS) plays a crucial role in upholding the standards and enhancing the functions of sheriffs, thereby improving access to justice in South Africa.

This permanent Legal Secretary position is based in Midrand, Gauteng, and aims to provide essential secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to the organisation's Legal Department. It is an opportunity to contribute directly to the efficiency and operations of a key legal body.

The SABFS encourages applications from individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 certificate.
• A Legal Secretary Diploma, Secretarial Diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or within a legal administrative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A paralegal qualification will be considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including but not limited to:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Legal Department.
• Draft, type, format, and proofread legal correspondence and other legal documents.
• Manage diaries and schedule meetings for the department.
• Prepare meeting packs, compile agendas, and take minutes as necessary.
• Open, maintain, and ensure the proper archiving of legal files.
• Receive, accurately record, and distribute all incoming and outgoing legal correspondence.
• Liaise effectively with both internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding all legal information.
• Perform various general office administration tasks as required.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please follow these steps carefully:

• Prepare your application pack, which must include:
• Your comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of your Identity Document (ID).
• Certified copies of all relevant qualifications.
• Submit all required documents via the online application portal:
• https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHP92BQ

The closing date for all applications is 24 July 2026. Ensure your application is submitted before this date.