Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Paralegal Lease Administrator. To provide both legal and administrative support to leasing and property management teams. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and managing lease agreements while ensuring compliance with South African property, commercial, and pharmacy-related laws. Maintain accurate legal documentation, supporting regulatory filings, and liaising with landlords, tenants, and legal professionals to ensure smooth lease execution and alignment with the employer’s leasing mandates.
Minimum Requirements
Essential :
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Certificate or Diploma in Paralegal or related field
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in a legal or leasing environment
- Experience in lease financial calculations, including Present Value (PV) scenarios and comparisons
Advantage
Degree in Law (LLB)Certification in contract management, procurement or financial analysisExperience in property law, real estate or leasingJob Specification
Lease Administration and Documentation
Draft, review, and amend lease agreements, including offers to lease, addendums, renewals, and letters of intentEnsure lease agreements comply with legal standards and internal policiesReview and analyse landlord agreements and recommend changes in line with the employer’s mandatesTrack lease expirations, renewals, and matters in progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting on status updates as requiredMaintain a centralized and well-organized database of all lease contracts, agreements, amendments, and related documentsLearn and operate the employer’s custom lease and contract management systemAttend to amendments within Dis-Chem’s agreed parametersLegal and Compliance Support
Monitor and follow up on lease obligations and compliance issuesEnsure compliance with lease terms and industry regulations, while actively monitoring legal and regulatory changes that may impact leasing operations (including SAPC – South Africa Pharmacy Council)Conduct research on legal matters related to property leasing and provide summariesDraft legal correspondence and notices (e.g., eviction notices, default letters)Liaise with external attorneys and legal counsel when requiredParticipate in lease negotiations within the scope of employer’s mandateRegulatory Adherence
Assist with preparation and submission of legal and regulatory documentationStay updated in South African property, commercial and compliance-related lawsEnsure lease agreements are compliant with POPIA, CPA and other applicable legislationGeneral Administrative Support
Provide administrative support to the Operations Director to enhance office effectivenessMaintain an up-to-date log of lease-related matters and proactively follow up on pending issuesCommunicate and coordinate with property developers, landlords, and service providersHandle confidential legal and financial information with discretionSupport other leasing team members where required to ensure departmental efficiencyCompetencies
Essential :
In-depth understanding of South African property law, leasing principles, and contract compliance requirementsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret lease terms, assess risks, and suggest legally sound modifications as well as strong negotiation skillsAbility to apply company policies and legal standards to lease negotiations; understanding of the financial and operational impact of leasing terms; awareness of market trends and regulatory shiftsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsQuality OrientationLeadership SkillsSelf-Management SkillsTechnical skillsSpecial Conditions of Employment
South African citizenMIE, clear criminal and creditDriver’s license and / or own reliable transportOccasional travellingRemuneration and Benefits
Market related salaryMedical aidProvident fundStaff accountOnly successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven’t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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