One role will focus on handling residential and commercial bonds, while the other will specialise in bond cancellations.
We’re seeking an experienced Conveyancing Secretary to run end-to-end residential and commercial bond matters on bank panels for Nedbank, Standard Bank, FNB / RMB, and ABSA. The role requires confident stakeholder communication across banks, clients, and deeds offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Open, manage, and drive bond files from instruction to registration and final account.
- Draft and check bond documents, consents, resolutions, powers, and guarantees; prepare bond and transfer bundles for lodgement.
- Obtain and verify FICA, rates / levy / transfer duty figures, bond instructions, and cancellation figures; manage compliance throughout.
- Liaise daily with banks (portals), clients, estate agents, and correspondents; clear conditions and resolve queries proactively.
- Book, track, and follow up on lodgements, withdrawals, re-lodgements, and registrations; manage prep and execution of documents.
- Capture updates on conveyancing systems; maintain accurate diaries, notes, and status reports for attorneys and clients.
- Draft pro-forma / final accounts, reconcile trust transactions, and close matters within SLA.
- Uphold firm, bank, and Deeds Office requirements, ensuring quality, confidentiality, and POPIA compliance.
Bank & System Exposure (Required)
Bank panels : Nedbank | Standard Bank | FNB / RMB | ABSA (demonstrable recent experience on at least two; all four advantageous).Platforms & tools : e4 / bank portals, Lexis Convey (or equivalent), DeedsWeb / WinDeed, MS Office (strong Word / Excel / Outlook).Experience & Qualifications
35+ years as a Conveyancing Secretary focused on bond registrations / bond cancellations within a law firm environment.Solid Deeds Office practice knowledge (lodgement, prep, notes, and registration timelines).Proven SLA delivery and high-volume file management.Matric essential; conveyancing certificate or relevant tertiary advantageous.Excellent English (Afrikaans or another SA language beneficial).Competencies
High attention to detail, accuracy under pressure, and reliable follow-through.Professional client manner; clear written and verbal communication.Strong planning, prioritisation, and deadline discipline.Team-oriented with sound judgment and problem-solving initiative.KPIs / SLAs
Instruction-to-registration cycle times per bank.First-time-right document quality and low note rates.On-time lodgement / re-lodgement and proactive condition clearing.Accurate billing, trust reconciliation, and tidy file closure.The salary bracket for the role is around R25k - R28k CTC p / m (Neg). The offer will be market related aligned with qualifications, skills, and level of experience.
Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.
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