Development Transfers Conveyancing Secretary (Junior & Senior) – Cape Town

About the role

A well‑established law firm specialising in conveyancing is seeking both junior and senior Conveyancing Secretaries for its Northern Suburbs office in Cape Town. The role involves managing residential and commercial property transfer files while providing high‑quality administrative and client support.

Key responsibilities

• Manage conveyancing transfer files from instruction through to registration.
• Handle high volumes of conveyancing matters simultaneously.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, banks and third parties.
• Prepare and process conveyancing documentation.
• Update clients and stakeholders on transaction progress.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with conveyancing procedures.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to conveyancers and attorneys.
• Ensure deadlines and registration timelines are met.

Required profile

• Junior: minimum 3+ years experience in development transfers; Senior: minimum 4+ years experience.
• Ability to manage approximately 30 active files (junior) or 60+ active files (senior).
• Matric certificate (non‑negotiable) and South African citizenship.
• Experience working within a conveyancing law‑firm environment.
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English (written and verbal).
• Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Professional, mature, client‑focused with high levels of confidentiality.

Required skills

• GhostConvey
• Lexis Convey
• Stordoc
• E4 Training