Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator - Benoni

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous, organized, and experienced Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator to support the Estate Administrator in managing the full administration process of deceased estates. This role requires a sound understanding of estate administration procedures, compliance requirements, and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously while ensuring regulatory deadlines are met.

Required Qualifications

·        Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

·        Certificate in Deceased Estate Administration

·        Experience & Competencies

·        3–5 years’ experience in a legal, estates, or fiduciary environment

·        Strong technical knowledge of estate administration processes and legal compliance

·        Experience using LegalEase software is highly advantageous

·        Technologically savvy with working knowledge of:

Microsoft Office |  Administrative systems and procedures | LegalEase or similar estate administration software

·        Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

·        Self-motivated and target-driven

·        Strong problem-solving skills related to estate administration challenges

Key Responsibilities:

·        Assisting with all duties related to the administration of deceased estates

·        Familiarity with the Master of the High Court procedures and compliance requirements

·        Reporting of estates to the Master’s Office and other stakeholders

·        Opening estate files and late estate bank accounts

·        FICA: Collecting, verifying, and updating documentation for the estate, executor, and heirs

·        Placing estate advertisements in line with legal requirements

·        Obtaining confirmations of all assets and liabilities to assist with Liquidation and Distribution Account preparation

·        Ensuring compliance and timely receipt of documentation from stakeholders

·        Collecting proceeds payable to the estate

·        Completing documentation for the transfer of assets

·        Assisting with SARS processes, including estate duty submissions and audits

·        Obtaining tax certificates for finalization of income tax assessments

·        Preparing files for finalization

·        Managing queries related to the Master’s Office, SARS, and FICA

·        Handling multiple estate files efficiently and within compliance deadlines

Salary offer: Negotiable dependant on experience etc