SENIOR CONVEYANCING SECRETARY – CAPE TOWN CBD
ONLY CANDIDATES BASED IN CAPE TOWN TO APPLY
Hannes Gouws & Partners Inc is seeking to appoint a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Conveyancing Secretary with a stable work history for its Cape Town offices.
This is a full-time position ideally suited to a candidate with strong conveyancing experience and the ability to independently manage property transfer transactions from inception to finalisation, including post-registration finances.
Minimum Requirements:
- Stable employment history
- Proven experience as a Conveyancing Secretary attending primarily to property transfers;
- Experience to include:
- Ability to independently manage files from file opening through to registration and finances after registration;
- Attending to all aspects of correspondents’ conveyancing work, including linking of transactions, deeds office lodgements, statements of account etc;
- Drafting transfer documentation;
- Obtaining rates clearances and transfer duty certificates;
- Obtaining electrical, plumbing and other compliance certificates;
- Obtaining body corporate and homeowners’ association clearances;
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, municipalities and deeds office personnel;
- Experience working on:
- LexisConvey
- SARS e-Filing
- Microsoft Office
Added Advantage:
Experience in bond registrations and/or bond cancellations will be an added advantage, as well as general administrative office experience and some GhostPractice or LawPractice experience.
Key Competencies:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Good personal relationships;
- Ability to manage high volumes and meet deadlines;
- Professional communication skills;
- Strong understanding of conveyancing processes and Deeds Office procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Managing conveyancing files from inception to registration and finalisation;
- Drafting and preparation of transfer documentation;
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, municipalities, banks and correspondent attorneys;
- Coordinating compliance certificates and clearance figures;
- Monitoring progress of matters and ensuring adherence to deadlines;
- Handling post-registration finances and administrative processes;
- General administrative duties.
Salary: Market related commensurate with experience.
Location: Cape Town CBD
Position type: Full-Time
Pay: R35 000,00 - R50 000,00 per month
Education:
Work Location: In person
