Job Description
About the Role
We are 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.
Requirements
- 3–5+ 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).
Qualifications
[Not applicable as this section was not mentioned in the original description]Salary & Benefits
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.
How to Apply
Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.
About Other Legal Jobs in Gauteng
In the Gauteng province, the legal profession is a common career path for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding role. Generally, this field is expected to continue growing in demand as companies require more skilled professionals to navigate complex regulatory environments.
Typically, salaries for legal positions in Gauteng vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While it’s difficult to provide an exact salary range, broad estimates suggest that junior legal professionals can expect to earn between R400 000 to R700 000 per annum, while senior roles may fetch upwards of R1 million to R2.5 million per year. However, these figures are subject to significant variation and should be taken as rough estimates.
Common skills required for careers in the legal profession include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of laws and regulations. Other essential skills often include project management, time management, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is also highly valued.
The legal profession is often employed by various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and government institutions. In these sectors, lawyers play a critical role in advising on regulatory compliance, drafting contracts and agreements, and providing counsel on complex business matters.
Career development opportunities are abundant for those pursuing careers in the legal profession. Typically, junior lawyers can expect to progress to more senior roles within 5-10 years of experience, with potential specializations in areas such as corporate law, intellectual property law, or labor law. With experience and further education, professionals may also consider entering academia, entrepreneurship, or leadership positions.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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