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We are looking for a Conveyancing Paralegal who has experience in Investec residential and commercial bonds.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Matric
• Secretarial Diploma with excellent typing skills
• 7+ years’ experience in conveyancing environment, specifically Investec bonds

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• Thorough understanding of conveyancing processes
• In depth understanding of Investec’s processes and procedures
• Excellent writing skills
• Typing speed of 45+ words per minute
• Fully conversant in Microsoft Office, LexisConvey, SARS e-filing, Lotus Notes and L@W/E4

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Preparation of loan documents for signature by client
• Preparing various other conveyancing documents
• Attending to Investec bond cancellation instructions
• Attending to all financial aspects of transactions

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You are welcome to call our offices for more information on 011 518 4600

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all compliance, governance and risk management structures of all Funds administered by SALT.
• Ensure proper implementation of legislative requirements across all Funds.
• Create awareness of compliance and foster a culture of compliance within and across all Fund structures
• Monitor the liaison between the Funds and stakeholders in terms of compliance
• Monitor Funds compliance with relevant legislative or statutory requirements.
• Funds and Boards risk management and reputational protection
• Check Section 14 applications are well within the scope as required by the FSB.
• Liaise with Employers on Section 13A non-adherence
• Report to Boards on Section 13A non-compliance
• Draft and submit Fund adopted resolutions
• Draft and submit Fund rule amendments
• Draft and submit Special Rules
• Check death claims reports prepared internally before submission to Boards
• Manage and monitor complaints from members, FSB, PFA, Ombudsman, Legal representatives of members and ensure appropriate responses
• Compliance audit management on all Funds
• Assist in the delivery of uncompromising standards ensuring world-class service delivery from teams
• Manage relationships with regulator, providers and multi-functional SEB teams
• Keeping up to date with regulatory developments in the pension fund, employee benefits financial and insurance services industry.
• Understand and oversee Fund service level agreements with all internal and external stakeholders
• Attend to management interaction and ensure best Fund processes in line with statutory requirements
• Draft Fund Board policies
• Reporting

· Controlling the outcome of the determinations issued and ensuring adherence

· Provide monthly reports for the relevant stakeholders

· Be able to deal with the Board of Trustees and other stakeholder enquiries

Innovative and Team Player

· Self starter and ability to work independent

· Liaison with the Fund representatives or service providers to facilitate the resolution of complaints

· Actively participating and be actively involved in the strategic management of the office

· Be sufficiently familiar with organizational development and change management processes to

have a positive impact on the management of a team

· Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and relevant Authorities

KPI :

• Keep the business abreast of legislative, regulatory and industry developments
• Provide oversight in the interpretation and analysis of statutes relevant to SALT EB, the communication of legislative and regulatory changes to the business and the updating of these changes to existing processes, as required.
• To be done through

- ongoing updates distributed to management and staff via email;

- quarterly face-to-face Legal & Technical Briefing Sessions to all staff; and

- attending IRFA Legal & Technical quarterly meetings and providing feedback to the business after these meetings.

• Oversight and management of Pension Funds Adjudicator responses and determinations and FSCA complaint
• Oversee and manage the following critical outputs:
• Clear the backlog of PFA complaints in respect of the Private Security Sector Provident Fund for the period June 2018 – February 2019.
• Ensure that responses to PFA complaints are of high quality and speak to supporting documents annexed thereto.
• Compliance Mailbox to be attended to daily to ensure that PFA complaints and determinations are routed to the right staff and dealt with timeously.
• Ensure that adverse and appealable PFA determinations against the Transport Sector Retirement Fund are ring-fenced, communicated to the Fund and, if necessary, appeals must be lodged with the Financial Services Tribunal timeously.
• Ensure that no backlog is created in relation to current PFA complaints and implementation of PFA determinations.
• Ensure that FSCA complaints are responded to timeously.
• Compliance Management Provide oversight and play a leadership role in the Compliance Management function to ensure that SALT EB’s compliance framework and policies are properly embedded and implemented in the business; there is regular reporting on compliance breaches and progress on mitigation and management plans; and administrative penalties as a result of compliance breaches are minimized.
• Manage and oversee the performance of Compliance operational activities within Salt EB to minimize compliance risk through adherence to policies, procedures and guidelines and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage and oversee the development of a robust Risk and Compliance Management Framework and reporting structure with regard to SALT’s adherence to all aspects of the SLA with the Private Security Sector Provident Fund. This will include non-SLA compliance issues. Once finalized, this framework will be replicated

- for all the other Funds under SALT’s administration; and

- for SALT as a s13B administrator and will include the issuing of monthly or quarterly reports to the Funds and SALT.

• Manage and oversee the development of a central Repository of regulatory and compliance-related documents for easy access based on Moonstone’s “Market Conduct Compliance File Index”.
• Risk Management
• Provide oversight and play a leadership role in the Risk Management function to ensure that

- all key risks affecting SALT have been identified, adequately reported to the business and thereafter mitigated;

- risk framework and policies related to risks and controls for SALT are properly embedded and implemented in the business; and

- ongoing reporting to SALT’s board of directors, executive management and/or Advisory Committee on key risks, controls and mitigation impacting SALT is accurate, of a high standard and properly reviewed.

• Manage and oversee the development of a robust Risk and Compliance Management Framework and reporting structure with regard to SALT’s adherence to all aspects of the SLA with the Private Security Sector Provident Fund. This will include non-SLA compliance issues. Once finalised, this framework will be replicated

- for all the other Funds under SALT’s administration; and

- for SALT as a s13B administrator

and will include the issuing of monthly or quarterly reports to the Funds and SALT.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Matric
• Excel
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• English (Business writing and email etiquette)
• Stakeholder management (CRM)
• Industry knowledge and experience
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Working under pressure And Deadline driven
• Organizational skills / Planning and prioritizing
• Interpersonal skills
• Settings goals
• Cross team collaboration
• Innovation
• Management of time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant BCom, or Bachelor’s Degree, MBA Preferable
• 10 years’ experience in a similar position
• EB experience
• Financial Acumen
• Legal Qualification
• FAIS accredited-RE1
• Excellent command of English
• 3years experience in management and complaints resolution
• 5years experience in the Retirement Fund industry/Employee Benefits
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Pensions Law Pension
• Funds Act 24 of 1956
• Knowledge of other SA Legislation
• solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• The incumbent may not be someone previously removed from an office of trust
• based on misconduct involving dishonesty

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES:

• Ensure adherence to all organizational objectives
• Devote the whole of your time, attention and abilities during working hours to discharge of your duties with strict accuracy.
• Use your best endeavors to properly conduct, improve, extend, develop, promote, protect and preserve the business interest, reputation and goodwill of the company.
• Any other duties as determined by the business needs and to participate in all organizational events as required.

• Grade 12
• 2 - Years plus experience bond registrations – end to end i.e from acknowledging instructions to delivery of the registered bond.
• MUST HAVE exp in ABSA, FNB, Standard Bank & NEDBANK
• Able to work independently
• Able to start Immediately

• Grade 12
• Fluent Afrikaans Speaking
• Min 2 Years exp in Conveyancing ( Bonds/Transfers
• Mine 2 Years exp in Litigation in Attorney Firm
• Able to start ASAP
• Must have exp in GHOSTPRACTICE program
• Exp in Typing
• Good Communication Skills

One of our leading clients in the legal sector is seeking a Tax Accountant to join their fast paced dynamic team at their Cape Town OfficeS. To start in August 2021

PERMANENT POSITION

Key Performance Areas

• Preparation and submission of all corporate income tax returns for the company
• Preparation of supporting schedules for corporate tax submissions
• Tax risk assessment and reviews (VAT and income tax compliance)
• Assist auditors with tax related queries
• Researching and monitoring the relevant tax legislation for all company's offices
• Calculation of normal tax and deferred tax
• Interacting with the accounts team in respect of information required for VAT/ tax returns
• Withholding tax administration
• Tax clearance certificates for tenders
• Provision of general tax / VAT related support to the support services team
• Liaison with tax authorities in various countries
• Implementation of the firm’s transfer pricing policy and ongoing compliance
• Assisting with specific tax projects
• Other ad hoc wider tasks as and when required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive experience / knowledge of accounting in foreign currency
• Relevant experience in tax compliance with sound knowledge of the tax laws and principles
• Financial operational experience
• Prior experience in dealing with revenue authorities on the African continent
• Proficiency in the relevant computer software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook , Excel and an accounting package
• Client focus is essential (this is a services environment)
• Tact, diplomacy and assertiveness are important requirements
• Proven team player, professional, flexible and friendly
• Possess well developed interpersonal and communications skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision
• Pro-active in identifying potential problems and creating solutions.

Tertiary Qualifications:

• Minimum B Com Accounting degree with completed articles, preferably a CA (SA) and/or post graduate tax qualification.

Conveyancer Transfers ( Admitted Conveyancer), Randburg, Rneg + Ben

Responsible for dealing with all Banks and customers in respect of Transfers from start to finish

• Professional and presentable (female preferred)
• Fully bilingual in both Afrikaans and English (Afr & Eng client base)
• LLB Degree completed and admitted as a Conveyancer a must
• Minimum 2 years post admission Conveyancer experience (independently functional)

* Experience in Transfers essential

* Computer literate in Conveyancing software

* Assertive, self-driven and goal orientated

* Able to work under pressure

* Networking skills advantageous

* Own reliable vehicle

* Stable employment record and contactable references

* To start as soon as possible

* Full Conveyancer duties (independently functional)

* Handling of Property Transfers

* Liaison with banks and clients

An Opportunity for an Accounts Payable Administrator for one of our clients in the legal sector to start immediately. The successful candidate will be based in Cape Town CBD.

Permanent Position

Salary : R16 500 pm

This position requires the successful candidate to work in accordance with the dictates of the practice and the team's deliverables including being
willing to work overtime when necessary. The working hours for this position are made up of 9 hour shifts between the hours of 07:00 and 18h00 and are subject to change, according to the business and team requirements. The incumbent must have their own reliable transport.
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the loading of EFT’s on FNB internet banking. A general outline of the position is provided below:

• Capturing of payments on FNB internet banking
• Preparation of payment requests
• Assisting with administering Section 86(4) accounts
• Ability to prioritize and redirect queries where necessary – use of initiative
• Liaising with internal and external clients and suppliers
• Ability to follow up effectively on queries
• Maintaining an efficient and effective filing system
• Telephone duties: problem resolution and client contact
• Handle general administrative tasks on a day to day basis

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Be proficient in office administration and the relevant computer software packages e.g. Microsoft
• Word, Outlook , Excel, PowerPoint and accounts package (3E)
• Sound accounting knowledge with the ability to display initiative
• Strong administrative skills
• The ability to display initiative
• The ability to deal with difficult clients (and defending unpopular rules and policies) is a
• requirement
• Proven team player, professional, flexible and friendly
• Client focus is essential (this is a services environment)
• Possess well developed interpersonal and communications skills, which includes but is not limited to good telephone and email etiquette
• The ability to work and cope under pressure – deadline driven
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• 3 - 5 years account experience in a professional client services environment preferable
• Senior Certificate
• Accounting certificate/diploma preferable
• 3E experience advantageous

An opportunity for a Manager : Legal, Claims & Compliance to start as soon as possible in Cape Town. The Manager supervises and administers all necessary legal services in assigned matters, in conjunction with other in-house or outside legal counsel as required. The post is responsible for the handling of sensitive and complex legal matters and rendering advice and opinions to the Board, Executive Manager and management committee.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Controlling, managing and directing the activities of the Complaints, Investigations, Claims and Legal Services function,
• Ensuring that the Executive Manager is at all times apprised of developments within the functions remit,
• Providing professional and strategic advice to the Board, Executive Manager and senior management,
• Acting as an effective member of the management team.
• Identify, analyze and prioritize regulatory requirements relevant to the Organisation. Develop and implement risk and compliance procedures and policies across the Organisation.
• Identify and advise on the regulatory requirements applicable to the Organisation. Review and monitor internal practices and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory policies.
• Keep up to date with changes to legislation and advise management of any new regulatory requirements.
• Ensure organisation is compliant with all relevant industry legislation.
• Facilitate the management of risk within the organisation.
• Work with relevant parties within the organisation to encourage monitoring of compliance.
• Create awareness and a culture of compliance through training, advising and ongoing communications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of risk, compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong litigation skills
• Experience with project management
• Understanding of the legal and business requirements of a corporate entity
• Substantial experience in commercial and contract law
• Ability to design and implement risk and compliance processes
• Demonstrated ability to apply legal knowledge to commercial issues
• Skills in managing corporate litigation;
• Experience in advising on legal implications of various transactions

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Grade 12, LLB Degree and member of relevant legal bodies;
• Minimum of 7 – 10 years relevant experience in a regulatory and/or Compliance environment;
• Knowledge of risk, compliance and regulatory requirements
• Strong litigation skills
• Experience with project management
• Understanding of the legal and business requirements of a corporate entity
• Substantial experience in commercial and contract law
• Ability to design and implement risk and compliance processes
• Demonstrated ability to apply legal knowledge to commercial issues
• Skills in managing corporate litigation;
• Experience in advising on legal implications of various transactions

Key Job Function

• Compliance with specific administrative regulations prescribed by the client’s service Act, applicable legislation such as the Public Finance Management Act. as well as authoritative documents dealing with corporate governance, such as the King reports
• Maintaining good record of the statutory books viz register of board members of the client, minute books, attendance registers at the various meetings and complying with all other administrative regulations in terms of the Companies Act a good governance
• Scrutinizing all transfer forms of power of attorney, etc
• Developing, Establishing and maintaining an effective information-reporting process / system to meet the timelines as prescribed by the by the various board, executive committees, Department of Health etc
• Managing Resources efficiently, Ensuring compliance with legislation, company policies and practice
• Supporting all transformation issues
• Sourcing and providing relevant accurate information to the board members and other key functionaries for decision making purposes
• Promoting the most accurate and favorable image of the clients, both internally and eternally
• Ensuring those minutes of assigned meetings for example the Executive Committee/Board meeting (including Board Committees) are compiled and signed-off withing the prescribed time-frames

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Legal, Finance and or Public administration
• B Degree in Law or Bcom (Desirable)
• Membership of institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) would be an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years experience as a committee secretary
• Extensive knowledge of the companies Act (1973) as amended, PFMA, Tax Act and other applicable
• Extensive Knowledge of company policies, practices and procedures
• Cross-Functional Knowledge in all facets of the client
• Archiving knowledge and experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership and Team player
• Exceptional analytical, numerical and communication skills both verbal and in writing
• Ability to make decisions
• Task centeredness
• Administrative, and planning knowledge