Estate Specialist

Wesbank; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 509,000 - 609,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Self-development

Challenging environment

Innovation opportunities

Job summary

FNB in Bloemfontein seeks an Estates Specialist to manage end-to-end deceased estates administration in compliance with the Administration of Estates Act and related legislation. You will oversee onboarding, administration, and finalisation with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and risk management.

The ideal candidate holds an LLB, with 5–8 years fiduciary experience handling high-net-worth clients, farming properties, and complex estates.

Qualifications

• LLB degree essential.
• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience administering complex deceased estates/high net worth clients in a fiduciary environment.
• Experience with businesses, farming properties, and estates is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage end-to-end Deceased Estates Administration in terms of the Administration of Estates Act.
• Manage customer relationships and resolve escalations.
• Draft critical documents and ensure compliance with fiduciary regulations.

Skills

Estate administration

Fiduciary knowledge

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Risk & compliance

Farming properties knowledge

Education

LLB degree

Job description

## Estate SpecialistApply: Bloemfontein: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 9, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R50098# **Job Description**To manage the professional onboarding, administration, and finalisation of deceased estates in full compliance with the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 and all applicable legislation. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strict adherence to legal and procedural standards throughout the estate administration process.**Hello Estates Specialist**Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.As part of our Estates Specialist team, you will be surrounded by unique professionals with, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective changeThis position is based in **Bloemfontein**. Applicants should be willing and able to work from this location.**Are you someone who can:*** Independently manage end to end Deceased Estates Administration in terms of the administration of estates act* Manage customer relationships and escalations* Analytical thinker and ability to utilise legal background/knowledge to problem solve complexities that arise in estate administration* Understanding and practical knowledge of Business entities, Estate Duty, Capital gains and Income tax relating to deceased estates* Good drafting skills and communication.* Ability and understanding of risk and compliance features within financial (fiduciary) industry and managing complexity* Strong stakeholder management* Deep Knowledge in Farming Properties, Companies and CC’s as part of Estate Administration**You will be an ideal candidate if you:*** LLB degree essential* CFP advantageous* Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience administering complex deceased estates/high net worth clients within a Fiduciary environment* Experience in dealing with businesses enterprises and farming properties advantageous* Ability to work under pressure and meet financial targets**You will have access to:*** Opportunities to network and collaborate* Opportunities for self-development* A challenging working environment* Opportunities to innovate**We can be a match if you are:*** An experienced fiduciary professional* Adaptable and curious* Able to analyse complex information* Thrive in collaborative environments and build networks#post#fnb#LI-LK1# # **Important Closing Date Note**# **Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.**09/10/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.