Johanna Veldhuizen

I love challenges; I love Conveyancing and it has many challenges lately. I am a problem solver, a good listener and have excellent communication skills. Every problem has a solution and can be resolved; some problems might be more complex and can take longer due to circumstances.

I am pro-active. A happy client is a client who will share their experience and spread the word. That in turn, will generate more clients for the Company. I have a good sense of humor. I am very loyal and hard working.

After many years in Conveyancing, I still learn something new every day. Things change rapidly in the profession.

Conveyancing Paralegal - TLi Attorneys (Theunis Liebenberg) / MLS (Mashabane Liebenberg and Sebola)

(2025-06)

Month to month basis. Not permanent and no job security. Doing transfers (sectional title and Conventional), bonds (Std Bank) on E4 and attending to the signing of clients on the E4 electronic system. Once signed, uploading documents on Stordoc to the Bank for the proceed to lodge.

Senior Conveyancing / Paralegal - Du Plooy Inc - Ferndale

(2024-11 - 2025-02)

• Attended to transfers (ordinary and sectional title)
• Notarial Deed of Cessions for Exclusive Use Areas
• Consultations with clients
• Attending to signing of all necessary documents (transfers and bonds)
• Preparing Contracts
• Perusal of contracts
• Checking on suspensive conditions
• Liaising with Banks regarding shortfall matters
• Stopped a few auctions in my life
• Attending to divorce transfers, where a half share needs to be transferred in terms of a divorce
• Attending to a transfer from a Deceased Spouse to surviving spouse
• Attending to a half share transfer
• Lodgement and registration of all matters
• Attending to all finances up and until final accounts
• Attending to all payments to various parties
• Attending to all registration letters, advising clients of the procedure regarding opening and closing of accounts at the Council
• Delivery of Title Deed to Bond attorneys, or to the Purchaser if it was a cash transaction
• Archiving file after all steps have been completed
• Handling a file from receiving (opening) until finalization thereof

Senior Conveyancing Paralegal - Nel Attorneys

(2013-05 - 2024-07)

Handling a transfer file from receiving the Offer to Purchase (opening) until finalization thereof. Making notes of suspensive conditions. Attended to the finances, did all the registration letters to all parties, which included the final statement and confirmation of payment.

Also provided clients with details to assist with closing and opening of accounts at COJ. Was running department on my own and attended to all aspects of the Conveyancing process from beginning until registration and archiving of file. Work on all files independently.

Conveyancing Paralegal - Bezuidenhout Van Zyl - Randburg

(2009-10 - 2010-07)

Only on a temporary basis (month to month contract). Attended to the transfer of Insolvent Estate properties from the Banks to Purchasers. Dealing directly with the Trustees appointed by the Master of the High Court. Attended to preparing documents, lodging and registration. Final statement and payments to the relevant parties. Handled a file from start to finalization.

Senior Conveyancing Secretary (Para-Legal) - Lynette Steyn Attorneys - Roodepoort

(2004-04 - 2009-03)

Retrenched in March 2009. Senior conveyancing secretary, running my own department, from receiving the Offer until the matter was registered. Prepared all documents on Lexis, attended to signing of clients. Handling of queries relating to disputes. Dealt with the file from lodgement until registration. The last three months (prior to retrenchment), assisting the director (Lynette Steyn) with Court work, typing Summonses and Legal Court Documents.

Senior Conveyancing Secretary - Schickerling, Bowen & Hesselink

(2001-05 - 2004-04)

Resigned as received an offer from another firm with better opportunities and growth.

• Attending to all transfers (normal and sectional title)
• Divorce transfers
• Bonds and cancellations
• Attending to a file from receiving the Offer until date of registration

Conveyancing Secretary - Eugene Peyper Attorney

(1999-03 - 2001-04)

Resigned as was offered a position closer to home.

• Attending to all transfers (ordinary and sectional titles)
• Bonds (ordinary and sectional title)
• Cancellation of bonds
• Preparing all the relevant documents for signature
• Attending to the signing up of the clients
• Attended to the finances of transfer once the matter has registered
• Sending off all documents to the Bank once the client has signed the bond documents

Conveyancing Secretary - Blakes Maphanga - Cresta

(1996-04 - 1999-02)

Retrenchment in February 1999.

• Attending to transfers (ordinary, sectional title and sales in execution)
• Bonds (ordinary and sectional title)
• Cancellations
• Sectional Title Scheme
• Preparing all relevant documents
• Attending to the finances up and until final account
• Typing of Antenuptial Contracts
• Attending to the lodgement and registration thereof within the specified time

Conveyancing Secretary - De Wet & van der Watt

(1987-07 - 1996-03)

Received a better opportunity with more opportunities to broaden knowledge of Conveyancing.

• Attending to transfers (ordinary and sectional title)
• Bonds (ordinary and sectional title)
• Cancellations
• Preparing all relevant documentation
• Consulting with clients
• Attending to all finances up and until final accounts and finalization of file

Secretary to Senior Partner, Mr Scheppening - J B Hugo & Cronje

(1980-01 - 1987-06)

First job after finishing matric. Received a better offer with an opportunity to obtain more experience in a much broader field.

• Typing commercial work
• Last Wills and Testaments
• Antenuptial Contracts
• General correspondence

Matriculation - Jan Viljoen, Randfontein (1979)