Conveyancing Secretary

About the role

We are looking for a Conveyancing Secretary to join our property and conveyancing department in Bloemfontein. The position provides dedicated administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient handling of property transfers, bond documentation and related legal processes.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, process and track property transfer and bond documentation, including bond cancellations and transfers.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, financial institutions and relevant authorities to obtain required information and approvals.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records, ensuring files are up‑to‑date and compliant with statutory deadlines.
• Draft and proofread legal and transactional documents, correspondence and status reports.
• Schedule appointments, manage calendars and coordinate meetings for attorneys.
• Assist attorneys with file management, status updates and workflow optimisation within the department.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented professional with hands‑on experience in bonds, bond cancellations, transfers and general conveyancing.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and external parties.

Required skills

• Bond processing
• Bond cancellations
• Property transfer documentation
• Conveyancing
• Legal document drafting and proofreading