Smi 16557 - Senior Conveyancing Secretary (Law Firm) – Johannesburg North

Professional Career Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Johannesburg North is looking for a Senior Conveyancing Secretary to manage property transfers and play a critical role in their operations. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of conveyancing experience and be proficient in tools like Lexis Nexis and E4. This position offers a supportive team culture and a modern working environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of conveyancing experience required.
• Strong knowledge of relevant software and compliance tools.
• Ability to manage property matters from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of property transfers.
• Draft agreements of sale and transfer documents.
• Handle files from opening to closure.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Lexis Nexis

E4

DocFox FICA Compliance

Storedoc

WebConvey

Excel

MS Word

SARS eFiling

Lexis Convey

Job description

Employer Description: A well‑established law firm located in Johannesburg North.

Job Description: Our client is seeking a Senior Conveyancing Secretary to join their dynamic and forward‑thinking team. The firm recently relocated to Johannesburg North, offering a modern, refreshed working environment designed to support collaboration and efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well‑established practice that values professionalism, growth, and a supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Managing a wide range of property transfers: normal, sectional title, sheriff, insolvent estates, deceased estates, and more.
• Drafting agreements of sale, transfer documents, VAs, and name changes.
• Handling files from opening to closure, including financial aspects.
• Liaising with agents and clients to build strong professional relationships.
• Performing general administrative duties.
• Assisting directors with developments, sectional title schemes, private bonds, and commercial registrations (advantageous).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of conveyancing experience.
• Working knowledge of Lexis Nexis, E4, DocFox FICA Compliance, Storedoc, WebConvey, Excel and MS Word, SARS eFiling, and Lexis Convey.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage matters from start to finish.
• Confident communicator with solid drafting and administrative skills.