Overview
Conveyancing Secretary Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Status Staffing
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EMPLOYMENT TYPE
:
Permanent
SECTOR :
Legal Administration
BASIC SALARY : R25 000 R30 000 + Benefits
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
– Matric / Grade 12 minimum; tertiary qualifications in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or Office Administration preferred.
– Minimum of 5 years experience in Transfers within a conveyancing law firm.
– Ability to work on a transfer file from inception to conclusion.
– Familiarity with Deeds Office processes, transfer procedures, and mortgage bonds.
– Knowledge of Property Law, Companies Act, and FICA compliance.
– Strong proficiency in Lexis Convey, E4, SARS, and Search Works.
– Proficiency in MS Office, email correspondence, and other legal software.
– Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
– High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
– Strong organizational and time management skills.
– Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
– Professional, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
DUTIES:
Document Preparation & Administration:
– Draft, format, and proofread transfer documents, mortgage bonds, cancellation deeds, and related contracts.
– Prepare Power of Attorney forms, Deeds Office documents, and supporting affidavits.
– Lodge documentation with the Deeds Office and follow up on registrations.
– Maintain accurate and up-to-date filing systems for all conveyancing files.
Client & Stakeholder Liaison:
– Communicate with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, and municipal offices regarding transfers and bonds.
– Provide regular updates to clients on the status of their property transfers.
– Obtain and verify required certificates, including rates, taxes, clearance certificates, and compliance documents.
– Ensure all files comply with FICA regulations, property laws, and Deeds Office requirements.
– Verify identity documents, marriage certificates, and company resolutions.
– Monitor and update files for deadlines, bond registrations, and transfer fees.
Support to Conveyancer:
– Assist the conveyancer with research, document signing, and file management.
– Prepare internal reports and checklists to track file progress.
– Coordinate bond registration, cancellation, and payouts.
Title: Conveyancing Secretary
Company: Status Staffing
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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