Senior Conveyancer & Conveyancing Department Manager | Rosebank, Johannesburg | Permanent

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A senior leadership opportunity within a respected Rosebank-based law firm.
Take full ownership of a high-performing conveyancing department and drive operational excellence.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Conveyancer, preferably also a Notary Public, to lead and manage its conveyancing function. This is a fully office-based permanent role suited to a technically strong, compliance-driven professional with proven leadership capability.

You will oversee the full conveyancing lifecycle, ensure strict bank panel compliance, and continuously enhance departmental processes, productivity, and service standards. The role requires hands-on involvement in complex matters while managing a small, established team.

The firm is a well-established legal practice with a strong property law focus and longstanding relationships with major banks. Known for its professionalism and service excellence, the firm offers a stable, quality-driven environment where high standards and ethical practice are paramount.

What You’ll Do
• Oversee and manage end-to-end conveyancing processes
• Lead and supervise a team of four conveyancing staff
• Manage transfers, bond registrations, and bond cancellations
• Ensure compliance with FNB, Absa, and other major bank panel requirements
• Maintain high bank scoring standards and risk control measures
• Drive productivity, quality control, and service excellence
• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements
• Ensure strict adherence to turnaround times and accuracy standards

What You Bring
• Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa
• Preferably admitted as a Notary Public
• Minimum 10 years’ post-admission conveyancing experience
• Proven experience leading or managing a conveyancing team
• Strong knowledge of South African Property Law and Deeds Office procedures
• Experience with LexisNexis, E4, Curator, and related bank compliance systems
• Strong understanding of bank panel compliance requirements
• High attention to detail and strong ethical standards

What Success Looks Like
• A compliant, efficient, and high-performing conveyancing department
• Strong bank panel ratings and minimal risk findings
• Consistently met turnaround times and quality benchmarks
• A motivated, accountable, and well-managed team
• Continuous operational improvement and service excellence

This is a permanent position with a 3-month probation period. Salary is negotiable and market-related, based on experience.