Secretary I

1 week ago


Pretoria, South Africa Adams Adams Full time

The position is for a conveyancing Secretary I with 4-6 years’ experience in a conveyancing environment with specific experience in transfers. The position will entail attending to the initial steps to be taken when receiving instructions up until the finalisation of files after matters have registered at the relevant deeds office. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Receiving instructions from developers, estate agents and private clients to attend to transfers, opening of sectional title schemes, township establishment and preparation of various notarial deeds including servitudes.
- Preparing various other conveyancing related documents accurately and independently.
- Liaising with clients, city councils, SARS, managing agents, estate agents, banks and linked attorney firms.
- Preparing documents for lodgement and ensuring all conditions are met and processes followed in order for matters to be registered successfully at the relevant deeds registry.
- Attending to all financial aspects of transactions, including requesting guarantees, preparing pro-forma and final accounts, collecting costs/disbursements from clients, passing fees upon registration of transactions and attending to general accounting queries.
- Keeping and maintaining of a proper diary system of all current matters.
- Weekly reporting to all parties on the current status of pending matters.

**Skills and knowledge**
- In depth understanding of transfers and related aspects of conveyancing in general.
- Ability to interpret instructions and having a full understanding of conditions to be complied with.
- Understanding and interpreting deeds office records.
- Good command of the English language.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with clients in a professional and effective manner.
- Excellent writing skills required for preparation of correspondence to clients, banks and linked attorneys.
- Ability to work independently, to effectively manage high volumes of work and to achieve quick turnaround times for registration.
- Team player with good interpersonal skills, showing an eagerness to assist others within the department.
- Typing speed of 45+ words per minute.
- Meticulousness and attention to detail, managing a neat and organized work station.

**Qualification/s**
- Matric/National Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Secretarial Diploma with excellent typing skills.
- Experience in conveyancing environment, specifically transfers. Experience in commercial transactions and bonds would be an added advantage.


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