Conveyancer – Property Transfers Specialist (Centurion)

ARCS; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCS in Centurion is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to manage end-to-end conveyancing matters, including transfers, registrations and documentation. You will liaise with clients, financial institutions and deeds offices, ensuring compliance with South African conveyancing laws and timelines.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong drafting and administrative skills, capable of handling multiple transactions and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be an admitted Conveyancer in South Africa.
• Minimum of 2 years post-admission experience as a Conveyancer.
• Practical experience in managing conveyancing transactions from instruction to registration.
• Experience in property transfers and Ante Nuptials will be highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of South African conveyancing procedures, property law and relevant legislation.
• Familiarity with Deeds Office procedures, lodgements, examinations and registrations.
• Strong drafting, document-review and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in legal documentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee conveyancing matters from instruction through to registration and finalisation.
• Handle property transfers, including the preparation, review and execution of all relevant legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, bond attorneys, correspondent attorneys, deeds offices and other relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and verify conveyancing documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable legislation and legal requirements.
• Monitor transaction progress, manage deadlines and proactively resolve delays or issues affecting registration.
• Coordinate the collection of supporting documentation, including FICA documents, title deeds, guarantees and other transaction-specific requirements.
• Attend to Deeds Office lodgements, examination queries, rejections and registrations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant conveyancing procedures, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate matter records, transaction files and reporting documentation.
• Provide clients and relevant stakeholders with regular updates on the progress of transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, turnaround times and operational efficiency within the newly established department.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental processes, controls and best practices.
• Manage a portfolio of matters independently while maintaining a high standard of service delivery and professional conduct.

Skills

Conveyancing

Client liaison

Document drafting

Time management

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

Conveyancing software

Education

Admitted Conveyancer (South Africa)

Tools

Conveyancing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

ARCS in Centurion is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to manage end-to-end conveyancing matters, including transfers, registrations and documentation. You will liaise with clients, financial institutions and deeds offices, ensuring compliance with South African conveyancing laws and timelines.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong drafting and administrative skills, capable of handling multiple transactions and deadlines with minimal supervision.