Trust Administrator

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Trust Administrator for their Sandton office. The role involves providing comprehensive fiduciary support, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with trust deeds. Ideal candidates should possess strong trust administration experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing client needs. Proficiency in English and understanding Afrikaans is critical, along with effective documentation management. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Reliable transport.
• Used to high-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end fiduciary support and administration for clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships to support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with trust deeds and fiduciary duties.
• Handle client payments and distribute bank statements.
• Prepare and submit MOHC packs.

Skills

Trust administration experience

Excellent English speaking and writing skills

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Understanding Afrikaans

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Qualifications in administration or related fields

General legal background

Job description

Job Title

Trust Administrator (Jnr + Snr)

Location

Sandton - Bryanston

Salary

R - R depending on experience and qualifications

Experience / Knowledge

• Trust administration experience
• Working with high‑net‑worth private clients
• Understanding Afrikaans is essential (speaking it is not required)
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Qualifications and Background

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Used to high‑paced environments
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable transport
• Qualifications in administration or related fields (advantageous)
• General legal background

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end fiduciary support and administration for clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships to support business growth.
• Assist with client trusts, FICA and UBO compliance, and maintain accurate records.
• Support client take‑on by collecting documentation and ensuring profiles are updated.
• Prepare and submit MOHC (Master of the High Court) packs, and follow up with the MOHC.
• Ensure compliance with trust deeds and fiduciary duties.
• Handle client payments, verify instructions, and distribute bank statements.
• Assist with meeting preparations, attend meetings, and manage follow‑up tasks.
• Help compile documents for financial statements and tax returns.
• Arrange client meetings and investment reviews.
• Maintain high standards in client interactions and general administration.
• Develop relationships with co‑advisors and communicate effectively on client issues.

Application Confirmation

• That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching / POPI Policy.
• Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
• That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE : Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.