Conveyancer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee conveyancing matters from instruction through to registration and finalisation.
• Handle property transfers, including the preparation, review and execution of all relevant legal documentation.
• Manage bond registrations, cancellations and related conveyancing processes, where applicable.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, bond attorneys, correspondent attorneys, deeds offices and other relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and verify conveyancing documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable legislation and legal requirements.
• Monitor transaction progress, manage deadlines and proactively resolve delays or issues affecting registration.
• Coordinate the collection of supporting documentation, including FICA documents, title deeds, guarantees and other transaction-specific requirements.
• Attend to Deeds Office lodgements, examination queries, rejections and registrations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant conveyancing procedures, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate matter records, transaction files and reporting documentation.
• Provide clients and relevant stakeholders with regular updates on the progress of transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, turnaround times and operational efficiency within the newly established department.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental processes, controls and best practices.
• Manage a portfolio of matters independently while maintaining a high standard of service delivery and professional conduct.

Requirements

• Must be an admitted Conveyancer in South Africa.
• Minimum of 2 years post-admission experience as a Conveyancer.
• Practical experience in managing conveyancing transactions from instruction to registration.
• Experience in both property transfers and bond registrations will be highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of South African conveyancing procedures, property law and relevant legislation.
• Familiarity with Deeds Office procedures, lodgements, examinations and registrations.
• Strong drafting, document-review and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in legal documentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to liaise professionally with clients, financial institutions, attorneys and other stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-driven approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Proficiency in relevant conveyancing software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Centurion.

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