Senior Conveyancer & Conveyancing Department Manager – POS26166

Based: Rosebank, Johannesburg

Salary: MR

A well-established law firm in the heart of Rosebank is seeking a seasoned professional to take the helm of their Conveyancing Department. This is a strategic leadership role requiring a blend of technical mastery, operational oversight, and team mentorship.

As the Senior Conveyancer & Department Manager, you will be responsible for the full oversight of the conveyancing lifecycle. Your primary mission is to maintain exceptional ethical and operational standards while driving process improvements and ensuring strict bank panel compliance.

Qualifications:

• Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 10 years’ post-admission experience in conveyancing.
• Proven track record in managing or leading a conveyancing team.
• Deep expertise in South African Property Law and Deeds Office procedures.
• Extensive experience with major bank panels (FNB, Absa, etc.) and associated compliance software.
• Advantage Admitted as a Notary Public
• Compliance-Driven: A mindset focused on meeting and exceeding regulatory and institutional standards.
• Change Agent: The ability to implement change and refine workflows effectively.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional accuracy in high-pressure environments.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to manage both internal teams and external stakeholders (clients, banks, and the Deeds Office).

Duties & responsibilities (not limit to)

• Departmental Leadership: Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of four conveyancing staff members, fostering a culture of productivity and excellence.
• End-to-End Oversight: Manage the full spectrum of conveyancing processes, including transfers, bond registrations, and bond cancellations.
• Operational Excellence: Identify operational gaps and implement strategic process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Compliance & Risk Management: * Maintain high bank scoring standards and strict risk control measures.
• Ensure absolute adherence to FNB, Absa, and other major bank panel requirements.
• Oversee the use of LexisNexis, E4, and Curator
• Quality Control: Guarantee strict adherence to turnaround times and impeccable accuracy across all legal documentation.

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