Estates Administrator

FNB South Africa; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution is seeking an experienced Estate Administrator to manage end-to-end deceased estates administration. The ideal candidate will have strong legal qualifications, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 3 years experience in managing complex estates. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation in fiduciary services. Apply before the closing date for your chance to contribute to a meaningful role.

Benefits

Opportunities to network

Challenging working environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience administering complex deceased estates/high net worth clients.
• Ability to manage escalations and solve legal complexities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Deceased Estates Administration.
• Utilize legal knowledge to resolve complexities in estate administration.
• Understand and apply knowledge of tax related to deceased estates.

Skills

End-to-end Deceased Estates Administration

Legal knowledge

Risk and compliance management

Effective communication

Data analysis

Education

LLB

CFP

Estates Diploma

Job description

Job Description

To ensure that the administration of a deceased estate is completed efficiently, professionally, and profitably, to meet financial and revenue targets using the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 and other applicable legislation.

Hello Estate Administrator

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people who make it happen.

As part of our Estates Specialist team, you will be surrounded by unique professionals with diverse minds in 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 change.

Are You Someone Who Can

1. Independently manage end-to-end Deceased Estates Administration in terms of the administration of estates act.
2. Manage escalations.
3. Utilize legal knowledge to solve complexities that arise in estate administration.
4. Understand and practically apply knowledge of Business entities, Estate Duty, Capital Gains, and Income Tax relating to deceased estates.
5. Demonstrate good drafting skills and effective communication.
6. Understand and manage risk and compliance features within the fiduciary industry.

You will be an ideal candidate if you

1. Have a legal or deceased estates qualification (preferably LLB, CFP, or Estates Diploma qualification).
2. Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience administering complex deceased estates/high net worth clients within a fiduciary environment.

You Will Have Access To

1. Opportunities to network and collaborate.
2. A challenging working environment.
3. Opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

1. An experienced professional.
2. Adaptable and curious.
3. Able to analyze complex data sets.
4. Thrive in collaborative environments.

Are you interested in taking the next step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose their disability information voluntarily. The bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it.

Job Details

Note that applications will not be accepted after 14/08/25. Please submit your application before the closing date.

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose their disability information voluntarily. The bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it.