Deceased Estate Admin Specialist | Master’s Office Liaison

FROGG Recruitment; Sandton; Sur place; ZAR 147 000 - 246 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FROGG Recruitment is seeking a Deceased Estate Administrator for a role based in Morningside, Sandton. You will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to move estate files swiftly through the Master’s Office and SARS processes.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 and 3–5 years in Deceased Estate Administration or legal secretarial work, including at least 2 years focused on Wills and Deceased Estates. Strong dictation, drafting, and filing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric is required.
• 3–5 years experience as Deceased Estate Administrator/Legal Secretary.
• At least 2 years dedicated to Wills & Deceased Estates.

Responsabilités

• Transcribe and draft legal correspondence, wills, codicils, and POA documents via digital dictation.
• Prepare initial bundles for reporting estates to the Master of the High Court (Death Notices, Inventories, Next-of-Kin Affidavits).
• Format, proofread, and prepare formal letters to banks, insurance companies, and creditors.
• Follow up with financial institutions to secure certificates of balance, valuation certificates, and bank statements.
• Coordinate Section 29 and Section 35 advertisements in the Government Gazette and local newspapers.
• Assist the attorney/administrator with SARS income tax and Capital Gains Tax filings.
• Master's Office & Third-Party Liaison: submit documents to the Master’s Office and follow up on Letters of Executorship/Authority.
• Act as the primary contact for clients with empathy and professionalism.
• Maintain electronic/physical filing systems, index files, and ensure compliance with POPIA and FICA on client onboarding.

Connaissances

Secretarial experience

Administrative support

Estate administration

Legal secretary

Formation

Grade 12 / Matric Certificate

Estate/Legal secretarial diploma or estates certificate

Description du poste

FROGG Recruitment is seeking a Deceased Estate Administrator for a role based in Morningside, Sandton. You will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to move estate files swiftly through the Master’s Office and SARS processes.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 and 3–5 years in Deceased Estate Administration or legal secretarial work, including at least 2 years focused on Wills and Deceased Estates. Strong dictation, drafting, and filing skills are essential.