Overview
Conveyancer Jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area at Palesa Mbali Group
Title: Conveyancer
Company: Palesa Mbali Group
Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Conveyancer to join its Corporate & Commercial team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for handling conveyancing matters relating to asset re-organisations, acquisitions, and disposals where immovable property is involved, managing transactions from instruction through to registration.
Key Responsibilities
Conveyancing and Transaction Management
- Manage the full conveyancing process from instruction to registration in the Deeds Office
- Draft and prepare all required transfer documentation
- Obtain rates clearance certificates, levy clearances, and compliance certificates
- Liaise with SARS regarding transfer duty submissions and related communications
- Attend to bond registrations for private clients and transactions
- Manage bond cancellations and guarantees
Deeds Office Processes
- Prepare lodgment files and oversee the lodgment process
- Attend to Deeds Office queries, rectifications, and re-lodgments
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with buyers, sellers, estate agents, financial institutions, and other stakeholders
- Provide clients with regular updates on transaction progress
Financial and Administrative Responsibilities
- Calculate pro-rata rates, levies, occupational interest, and other adjustments
- Prepare quotations, invoices, and final statements of account
- Finalise financial matters upon registration
Supervision and Support
- Supervise conveyancing secretaries where applicable
- Support estate transfers and asset re-organisation transactions in terms of the Income Tax Act
Additional Duties
- Travel between offices when required to attend to conveyancing matters
Minimum Requirements
- LLB Degree
- Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa
- In good standing with the Legal Practice Council
- 4–6 years post-admission conveyancing experience
- Strong knowledge of Deeds Office procedures
- Experience using Lexis Convey / LexisNexis systems
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Admission as a Notary Public would be advantageous
Key Competencies
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage high volumes of transactions under pressure
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of matters
- High level of professionalism and ethical conduct