Deceased Estates Tax Admin Specialist

West Coast Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking a Deceased Estates Tax Administrator in the Western Cape to manage electronic estate files, gather required documents and coordinate VAT/SARS-related tasks. You will draft essential documents, track deadlines and maintain audit-ready digital records.

The role reports to the Deceased Estates Tax Administrator/operational management and supports the Head of Deceased Estates Tax & Operations. Strong Excel and confidentiality are essential; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Matric; confident Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic filing skills.
• Previous tax/deceased-estate experience is advantageous but not essential; training provided.
• Reliable communication, accuracy, organisation and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain electronic estate files and capture new instructions, executor details, dates and outstanding items on approved systems.
• Draft and collate powers of attorney, mandates, client requests and SARS documentation for checking and signature by authorised persons.
• Request letters of executorship, death certificates, identification, proof of address, banking details and other onboarding documents; monitor missing or expiring documents.
• Assist with eFiling access requests, registered representative (RR) updates, estate coding and SARS appointment bookings under instruction; track OTP requirements and outcomes.
• Obtain and file IRP5s, IT3 certificates, medical aid and retirement annuity certificates, bank statements, investment schedules and asset valuations as requested.
• Maintain document trackers, appointment logs, SARS case numbers and written follow-ups; highlight delays or missing documents to the Administrator/management.
• Assist with uploading authorised documents and assembling tax packs; maintain confidential, accurately named and audit-ready digital records.

Skills

MS Office

Electronic filing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

Job description

West Coast Personnel is seeking a Deceased Estates Tax Administrator in the Western Cape to manage electronic estate files, gather required documents and coordinate VAT/SARS-related tasks. You will draft essential documents, track deadlines and maintain audit-ready digital records.

The role reports to the Deceased Estates Tax Administrator/operational management and supports the Head of Deceased Estates Tax & Operations. Strong Excel and confidentiality are essential; training is provided.