Trust & Fiduciary Administrator

1087 Absa Trust Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 402,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Trust Officer to administer Legal Claims Trusts (Medical Negligence and RAF) in Pretoria. The role includes taking assets into possession, investing for beneficiaries, and ensuring compliance with the Trust Mandate and legislation.

Minimum qualifications include a law degree and advanced diplomas in estate and trust administration, with at least 2 years' fiduciary experience. The 5-month fixed-term contract emphasizes accuracy, governance and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (NQF Level 6) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Established credentials in estate and trust administration.
• Experience in fiduciary environments and trust governance.

Responsibilities

• Administer trusts in accordance with deeds, policies and law.
• Manage trust assets, insurance, rates, taxes and tenant matters.
• Review beneficiary requests, distributions and statements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit-ready records.
• Prepare financial statements, tax schedules and reporting.
• Handle SARS registrations and trust tax compliance.

Skills

Trusts and fiduciary services

Fiduciary compliance

Investment administration

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (NQF Level 6)

Estate and Trust Diploma

Certificate in Deceased Estates Administration

Advanced Estate and Trust Diploma

Job description

Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Trust Officer to administer Legal Claims Trusts (Medical Negligence and RAF) in Pretoria. The role includes taking assets into possession, investing for beneficiaries, and ensuring compliance with the Trust Mandate and legislation.

Minimum qualifications include a law degree and advanced diplomas in estate and trust administration, with at least 2 years' fiduciary experience. The 5-month fixed-term contract emphasizes accuracy, governance and client service.