Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator - Legalease - Benoni

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator to support the administration of deceased estates. The ideal candidate has strong compliance knowledge, organizational skills, and 3–5 years in a legal or fiduciary environment. The position offers a negotiable salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all duties related to the administration of deceased estates.
• Familiarity with the Master of the High Court procedures and compliance requirements.
• Managing queries related to the Master’s Office, SARS, and FICA.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Certificate in Deceased Estate Administration

Tools

LegalEase software

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
• 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