Will Writer

GOTO Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A property technology company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Will Writer to draft high-quality wills and provide professional estate planning advice. This mid-senior role requires 5-8 years of experience in will drafting and offers a salary starting from R25,000, alongside performance bonuses and other benefits.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Transport allowance

Post-probation benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience in will drafting, fiduciary services, or estate planning.
• Strong understanding of will-writing formalities and drafting principles in a common law context.
• Excellent written English and attention to detail for precise legal drafting.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills to a high standard, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.
• Conduct structured client fact-finds to identify planning needs.
• Provide guidance to clients on executorship and guardianship.

Skills

Experience in will drafting

Strong understanding of will-writing formalities

Excellent written English

Client communication skills

Ability to work in compliance-driven environments

Job description

Overview

Senior Will Writer (UK) – GOTO Group is a successful privately owned property technology company providing multitude of services for the client on their moving home journey. We are launching a new Wills & Estate Planning function within GOTO Group SA, and this role will be key in building the team from the ground up. As a Will Writer within GOTO Group SA, you will be responsible for drafting high-quality wills and supporting clients with clear, accurate, and professional estate planning advice. While experience in UK wills is not essential, you should have a solid background in will writing, fiduciary, or estate planning work, with the ability and willingness to upskill through accredited UK training. This is a mid-senior role, requiring technical expertise, client-handling confidence, and the capacity to mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Draft wills to a high standard, ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks (training will be provided for UK-specific requirements).


• Conduct structured client fact-finds to identify estate planning needs, risks, and family circumstances.


• Ensure wills are clear, unambiguous, and free from errors that could create disputes.


• Provide guidance to clients on executorship, guardianship, and beneficiary structures.


• Liaise with UK partners, legal teams, and compliance staff to ensure accuracy and risk management.


• Keep accurate records of all drafting, instructions, and client communications in line with GDPR and internal compliance requirements.


• Stay up to date with changes in UK wills, probate, and succession law, applying CPD learning in practice.


• Mentor and support junior will writers, sharing technical knowledge and reviewing drafts for quality.


• Meet service KPIs including drafting turnaround time, quality assurance standards, and client satisfaction metrics.

Key Skills

• 5-8 years’ experience in will drafting, fiduciary services, or estate planning.


• Strong understanding of will-writing formalities and drafting principles in a common law context.


• Excellent written English and attention to detail for precise legal drafting.


• Proven ability to handle multiple client cases accurately and efficiently.


• Strong client communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts simply.


• Ability to work within a compliance-driven, process-oriented environment.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to UK will writing and succession law (Wills Act 1837, Inheritance Act 1975).


• Membership of a professional body such as SWW, IPW, or STEP, or willingness to work towards this.


• STEP Certificate/Diploma in Will Preparation (or in progress).


• Experience with inheritance tax, trusts, or cross-border estates.


• Familiarity with GDPR, POPIA, and international data protection.


• Experience mentoring or coaching junior colleagues.

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience, starting from R25,000 basic + potential performance bonuses + transport allowance + post-probation benefits.