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Senior ExaminersEastern Cape (Qonce)
Directorate: Examination, Execution, and Deeds Training Services
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 16:00
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Two Senior Examiner posts at the Eastern Cape Deeds Registry in Qonce. The work is examining deeds and documents, training staff, and managing deeds distribution and backlogs.
- Examine deeds and documents for registrability, and advise conveyancers on non-compliance with practice, procedures and legislation.
- Train and supervise subordinates, nominate them for deeds training courses, and keep a training schedule.
- Must have a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Law or an equivalent law qualification such as a B Proc or LLB.
- Must have 3 years' experience in first level examination of deeds and documents.
- The post is based in Qonce, Eastern Cape, at 113 Alexander Road.
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Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Law / National Diploma Deeds Registration Law / Buris / B Proc / LLB or related equivalent qualification.
- 3 years’ experience in first level examination of deeds and documents.
- Job- related knowledge:
- Knowledge of deeds registration processes and procedures.
- Interpretation of statutes.
- Examination of Deeds.
- Human Resource prescripts.
- Project Management.
- Property Law.
- Job-related skills:
- Computer literacy skills.
- Communication skills.
- Organising skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Report writing.
- Supervisory skills.
- People Management skills.
- Interpretation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Presentation skills.
Duties
- Examine deeds and documents.
- Check that first level examination duties have been performed and initiate corrective measures where necessary.
- Examine deeds for registrability, advise conveyancers about non-compliance with practice, procedures and legislation then pass or reject deeds and documents.
- Compile quality assurance report, take appropriate interventions and submit.
- Update acts, manuals and circulars.
- Training of subordinates.
- Conduct person-to- person training and keep training schedule and submit.
- Nominate subordinates for deeds training courses.
- Consult with clients relating to deeds and documents.
- Discuss notes with Conveyancers and provide guidance.
- Check the deeds for compliance and remove notes.
- Distribute deeds.
- Sort and assess / value deeds for distribution and compile distribution list.
- Distribute deeds according to transactions and batches to Examiners.
- Monitor allocated townships / schemes / rosters / corrective maintenance and expedited deeds.
- Analyse DOTS reports on discrepancies and outstanding deeds and initiate corrective measures.
- Implement measures to address backlogs.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Eastern Cape Deeds Registry: Qonce at 113 Alexander Road, Qonce, 5600, Eastern Cape. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link http://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered
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Enquiries
Ms VC Bomela / Mr P Sabasaba Tel No: (043) 642 2741
Notes from the department
EE Targets: African, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, and Indian Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 70 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/65: SENIOR EXAMINERS REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/347 (X2 POSTS) Directorate: Examination, Execution, and Deeds Training Services SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) CENTRE: Eastern Cape (Qonce) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Law / National Diploma Deeds Registration Law / Buris / B Proc / LLB or related equivalent qualification. 3 years’ experience in first level examination of deeds and documents. Job- related knowledge: Knowledge of deeds registration processes and procedures. Interpretation of statutes. Examination of Deeds. Human Resource prescripts. Project Management. Property Law. Job-related skills: Computer literacy skills. Communication skills. Organising skills. Problem solving skills. Interpersonal skills. Report writing. Supervisory skills. People Management skills. Interpretation skills. Analytical skills. Presentation skills. DUTIES: Examine deeds and documents. Check that first level examination duties have been performed and initiate corrective measures where necessary. Examine deeds for registrability, advise conveyancers about non-compliance with practice, procedures and legislation then pass or reject deeds and documents. Compile quality assurance report, take appropriate interventions and submit. Update acts, manuals and circulars. Training of subordinates. Conduct person-to- person training and keep training schedule and submit. Nominate subordinates for deeds training courses. Consult with clients relating to deeds and documents. Discuss notes with Conveyancers and provide guidance. Check the deeds for compliance and remove notes. Distribute deeds. Sort and assess / value deeds for distribution and compile distribution list. Distribute deeds according to transactions and batches to Examiners. Monitor allocated townships / schemes / rosters / corrective maintenance and expedited deeds. Analyse DOTS reports on discrepancies and outstanding deeds and initiate corrective measures. Implement measures to address backlogs. ENQUIRIES: Ms VC Bomela / Mr P Sabasaba Tel No: (043) 642 2741 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Eastern Cape Deeds Registry: Qonce at 113 Alexander Road, Qonce, 5600, Eastern Cape. Candidates are also encouraged to apply by using this link http://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered NOTE: EE Targets: African, Indian and White Males, and African, Coloured, and Indian Females, and Persons with Disabilities.