Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator - LegalEase - Benoni

Job Masters; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in estate administration seeks an organized and detail-oriented Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator in Benoni. The successful candidate will manage the full administration process of deceased estates, requiring a strong understanding of legal compliance and estate procedures. Ideal for those experienced in fiduciary functions, this role offers a supportive work environment and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 35 years experience in a legal, estates, or fiduciary environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of estate administration processes and legal compliance.
• Technologically savvy with administrative systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all duties related to the administration of deceased estates.
• Reporting to the Masters Office and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and timely receipt of documentation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Certificate in Deceased Estate Administration

Tools

LegalEase

Microsoft Office

Job description

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
• 35 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 Masters 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 Masters Office, SARS, and FICA
• Handling multiple estate files efficiently and within compliance deadlines

Salary offer : Negotiable dependant on experience etc