DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF DEEDS (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package). The
package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that
may be structured in accordance with the rules for the Senior Management
Services (SMS)

CENTRE : Eastern Cape Deeds Registry: Mthatha (Directorate: Examination, Execution
and Deeds Training) Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2025/37
North-West Deeds Registry: Mahikeng (Directorate: Examination, Execution
and Deeds Training) Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2025/34

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12
Certificate and a B Proc (NQF Level 7) / LLB (NQF Level 7) / B Uris (NQF Level
7) / Advance Diploma: Estate and Trust Administration or related equivalent
qualification (NQF Level 7) with Diploma in Deeds Registration Law and a
Nyukela (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.

Knowledge of Registration of deeds, Interpretation of
Statute, Examination of Deeds, Research and information analysis, Human
resources prescripts, Project management principles and tools, Court
procedures, Supply chain management prescript and financial management.
Computer skills. Communication skills. Organising skills. Problem-solving
skills. Interpersonal skills. Report writing skills. Presentation skills. Policy
analyses and development. Resources. Negotiation. Influencing skills.
Appropriate courses in Management Practices. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

Manage the process of examination and the registration of deeds and
documents. Manage examination and register deeds in compliance with Deeds
Registries Act of 1937 and Titles Act of 1986 as well as common, statutory and
case law and recognized practices and procedures and Chief Registrar of
Deeds directives. Analyse standards of examination and draft report to
Registrar. Grant hearings to Conveyancers with regard to examination matters
and make rulings. Provide rural development support pertaining to the
registration matters. Advise the Courts on request regarding the feasibility of
the applications. Comment on Draft Bills and Chief Registrars Circulars
regarding land registration and related matters. Oversee the execution
process.

Approve requests for late and expedited executions and for final
black-booking. Oversee conveyancing problems encountered on deeds and
give guidance. Oversee execution register of Conveyancers. Oversee the
sorting and distribution of deeds. Oversee the workload, workflow, processes
and standards and implement corrective measures to prevent and address
backlogs / challenges. Manage the turnaround times for deeds to be made
available from lodgement to execution. Oversee statistics, exception reports
and implement corrective measures. Approve request for withdrawal of deeds.
Oversee the update of procedure manual. Manage deeds training and
development and library services. Manage the Practice Committee / Examiner
Forum and issue circulars. Manage implementation of deeds training and
examination development plan. Oversee library services.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms MSM Magoele Tel No: (012) 337 9330 and Ms TP Masilela Tel No: (012)
338 7395

APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Agric
Place. Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 20 Steve Biko Rd (formely
Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 or by email to Eastern Cape Deeds
Registry: Mthatha Advert3A@deeds.gov.za
North West Deeds Registry: Mahikeng Advert3B@deeds.gov.za, (Please
separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late
applications will be considered

NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African and Coloured Females as
well as Persons with Disabilities.