About the Role
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Junior Examiner in Qonce, Eastern Cape. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of property deeds, directly impacting the community by safeguarding their property rights and enhancing public service efficiency. As a Junior Examiner, you will be part of a team that plays a vital role in the registration of deeds, which is fundamental to property transactions in South Africa.
In this position, you will be responsible for preparing and examining deeds, verifying registration information, and ensuring that all documents comply with legal standards. Your work will not only support the functioning of the deeds registry but also help to streamline processes that benefit citizens in their property dealings. This job is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about law and public service, providing a solid foundation for a future career in the legal field.
About the Department
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is committed to promoting justice and the rule of law in South Africa. With a mission to ensure equitable access to justice, the department plays a key role in protecting citizens’ rights and fostering public trust in the legal system. Working here means contributing to essential services that uphold democracy and aid in the development of a fair society.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare deeds for examination and ensure all documentation is accurate.
- Endorse and complete necessary endorsements on deeds.
- Verify registration information and ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Examine deeds and documents, checking for correctness and adherence to regulations.
- Consult with clients regarding deeds and provide guidance to conveyancers.
- Handle the distribution and organisation of deeds, ensuring proper records are maintained.
- Address and rectify office errors related to documentation.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Law, Deeds Registration Law, or a related field.
- Familiarity with deeds registration processes and property law.
- Strong computer, communication, and organisation skills.
- Problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
- Good time management and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to the Eastern Cape Deeds Registry in Qonce or by using the provided application link below.
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Law / National Diploma Deeds Registration Law / Buris / B Proc / LLB.No experience required.
Job-related knowledge: Knowledge deeds registration processes and procedures.
Interpretation of statutes.
Examination of Deeds.
Property Law.
Job-related skills: Computer skills.
Communication skills.
Organising skills.
Problem solving.
Interpersonal skills.
Time Management.
Interpretation skills.
Numerical skills.
Job Duties
Prepare deeds for examination.Link batches, endorse deeds and complete all the endorsements.
Verify registration information against data information.
Complete fee endorsement, indicate exemption category and authority.
Examine deeds and document.
Check the correctness of the drafting of deeds.
Raise notes referring to the relevant authority.
Check compliance of notes on re-lodged deeds and remove notes if complied.
Attend to rectification of office errors.
File updated acts, manuals and circulars.
Complete notification form/caveat endorsement for other sections (diagram, etc).
Verify registration information.
Check and interpret interdicts, and record details thereof.
Check and interpret sectional titles files.
Raise queries if non complied and endorse deeds.
Check and interpret township files, general plan and ensure that appropriate title conditions/servitudes are brought forward.
Consult with clients relating to deeds and documents.
Discuss notes with Conveyancers and provide guidance.
Check the deeds compliance and remove notes.
Distribution of deeds and documents.
Count, balance deeds with lodgements / DOTS slip and scan deeds.
Sort and distribute deeds according to transactions and batches to Examiners.
Distribute assignment slips to examiners.
Record townships, sectional schemes, rosters, corrective maintenance and expedited deeds.
