Paralegal Lease Administrator

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy retail chain in South Africa is seeking a Leasing Administrator to manage lease agreements, ensure compliance with property laws, and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a legal environment, strong analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of South African property law. Opportunities for professional development and a market-related salary are provided.

Benefits

Market related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years' experience in a legal or leasing environment.
• Experience in lease financial calculations, including Present Value (PV) scenarios.
• In-depth understanding of South African property law and leasing principles.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and amend lease agreements and ensure compliance.
• Monitor lease obligations and compliance issues.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations Director.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong negotiation skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric / Certificate or Diploma in Paralegal

Degree in Law (LLB)

Certification in contract management or procurement

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric / Certificate or Diploma in Paralegal or related field
• 3 – 5 years' experience in a legal or leasing environment
• Experience in lease financial calculations, including Present Value (PV) scenarios and comparisons
• Advantage: Degree in Law (LLB)
• Certification in contract management, procurement or financial analysis
• Experience in property law, real estate or leasing

Job Specification

• Lease Administration and Documentation: Draft, review and amend lease agreements, including offers to lease, addendums, renewals, and letters of intent; ensure agreements comply with legal standards and internal policies; review and analyse landlord agreements and recommend changes; track lease expirations, renewals, and matters in progress; maintain a centralized database of all lease contracts and related documents; learn and operate the employer's custom lease and contract management system; attend to amendments within Dis-Chem's agreed parameters
• Legal and Compliance Support: Monitor and follow up on lease obligations and compliance issues; ensure compliance with lease terms and industry regulations; actively monitor legal and regulatory changes that may impact leasing operations; conduct research on legal matters related to property leasing and provide summaries; draft legal correspondence and notices (e.g., eviction notices, default letters); liaise with external attorneys and legal counsel when required; participate in lease negotiations within the scope of the employer's mandate; assist with preparation and submission of legal and regulatory documentation; stay updated in South African property, commercial and compliance-related laws; ensure lease agreements are compliant with POPIA, CPA and other applicable legislation
• General Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the Operations Director; maintain an up-to-date log of lease‑related matters and proactively follow up on pending issues; communicate and coordinate with property developers, landlords, and service providers; handle confidential legal and financial information with discretion; support other leasing team members where required to ensure departmental efficiency

Essential Qualities

• In-depth understanding of South African property law, leasing principles, and contract compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to interpret lease terms, assess risks, and suggest legally sound modifications
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to apply company policies and legal standards to lease negotiations; understanding of the financial and operational impact of leasing terms; awareness of market trends and regulatory shifts
• Communication skills, interpersonal skills, quality orientation, leadership skills, self‑management skills, technical skills

Special Conditions of Employment

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit records
• Driver's license and/or own reliable transport
• Occasional travelling

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market related salary
• Medical aidProvident fund
• Staff account

Important Notice

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Equal Opportunity

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer.

Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy.

Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.