Conveyancer

SUMMARY:

CONVEYANCER – PIETERMARITZBURG

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements: 

• LLB degree.
• Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 3 years' conveyancing experience.
• Strong knowledge of property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Experience in managing property transfers from instruction to registration.
• Good understanding of Deeds Office procedures and requirements.
• Experience with FICA compliance and SARS Transfer Duty processes.
• Excellent drafting, administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Strong communication and client liaison skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee property transfer transactions from inception to registration.
• Attend to residential and commercial property transfers.
• Draft and prepare transfer documentation, including powers of attorney, declarations and supporting documents.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, bond cancellation attorneys and bond registration attorneys.
• Attend to Deeds Office lodgements, registrations and the rectification of queries.
• Prepare and attend to SARS Transfer Duty submissions and exemptions.
• Ensure compliance with FICA requirements.
• Obtain and verify rates clearance figures and levy clearance certificates.
• Monitor and manage transfer timelines to ensure efficient registration.
• Attend to client consultations and provide regular feedback.
• Ensure that all conveyancing files are accurately maintained and finalised.
• Handle all administrative and legal aspects relating to conveyancing transactions.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical conveyancing knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage a busy conveyancing practice.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Deadline-driven with excellent organisational abilities.