SMI 16752 - Senior Bonds Secretary (Commercial Property Finance bonds and cancellations): Law Firm – Pretoria

Employer Description

A well-established law firm located in Pretoria.

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Senior Bonds Secretary to join their Pretoria office. This is an urgent vacancy with an ideal start date as soon as possible to allow for a handover period. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing FNB Commercial Property Finance bonds and cancellations, ensuring seamless processing and client service.

You will be responsible for:

• Attending to FNB Commercial Property Finance bond registrations and cancellations
• Ensuring compliance with FNBs processing guidelines and internal procedures
• Liaising professionally with banks, clients, and attorneys to facilitate transactions
• Preparing and managing bond documents and securities accurately and efficiently
• Handling administrative tasks related to bond matters with precision
• Prioritising files effectively and managing workload under pressure
• Maintaining high standards of client service and communication

• Relevant legal or conveyancing qualification (Paralegal certificate/Diploma preferred)
• Matric essential
• Additional training in conveyancing systems or commercial property finance is advantageous

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 years experience in bond registrations, specifically FNB bonds (non-negotiable)
• Experience with Lexis Sign (non-negotiable)
• Exposure to Commercial Property Finance bonds (advantageous)
• Strong administrative skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client-facing professionalism
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong file management and prioritisation abilities