DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF DEEDS

Job Overview

The Western Cape Deeds Registry in Cape Town is hiring a Deputy Registrar of Deeds (Level 13). Applicants require a Grade 12 certificate, an NQF Level 7 legal qualification (such as LLB or B Proc), a Diploma in Deeds Registration Law, a Nyukela SMS certificate, and at least 5 years of relevant managerial experience in property conveyance. Responsibilities include overseeing registration sections, managing workflow processes, guiding interdicts, handling inquiries, and supporting land reform. Applications can be hand-delivered in Pretoria or submitted via the Deeds Online portal.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• B Proc (NQF Level 7) / LLB (NQF Level 7) / B Uris (NQF Level 7) / Advance Diploma: Estate and Trust Administration (NQF Level 7) or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7)
• Diploma in Deeds Registration Law
• Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment
• Minimum of 5 years experience at Middle / Senior Managerial level / Assistant Registrar of Deeds / Deeds Law Lecturer / Deputy Registrar of Deeds in property conveyance
• A valid driver's licence

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the registration section, workload, workflow processes, and standards, and implement corrective measures
• Provide guidance on noting and withdrawal of interdicts, correspondence, and give guidance to clients
• Oversee the information section, DOTS services, and manage turnaround times for information provision
• Manage the deeds tracking system, DOTS enquiries, presidential and departmental inquiries, and compile reports
• Approve complaints register action plan, monitor client satisfaction surveys report, and approve Service Delivery Improvement plan
• Oversee the archiving of deeds and documents, archive deeds, and deliver registered deeds
• Maintain the updating of the deeds registration database and update the land register
• Manage turnaround times and standards for capturing deeds information on Deeds Registration System (DRS)
• Manage and provide support services in deeds registration systems and oversee helpdesk support
• Provide deeds rural development and land reform support services and participate in provincial planning committees
• Advise on registration related matters and the application of provincial legislation regarding registration matters

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