Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator - LegalEase - Benoni

Recruiter:

Job Masters

Job Ref:

OB ASSISTANT DECEASE..

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Location:

Benoni, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator - LegalEase - Benoni

POSITION INFO:

Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator - Benoni

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous, organized, and experienced Assistant Deceased Estate Administrator to support the Estate Administrator in managing the full administration process of deceased estates. This role requires a sound understanding of estate administration procedures, compliance requirements, and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously while ensuring regulatory deadlines are met.

Required Qualifications

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Certificate in Deceased Estate Administration
Experience & Competencies
3–5 years’ experience in a legal, estates, or fiduciary environment
Strong technical knowledge of estate administration processes and legal compliance
Experience using LegalEase software is highly advantageous
Technologically savvy with working knowledge of:

Microsoft Office | Administrative systems and procedures | LegalEase or similar estate administration software

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Self-motivated and target-driven
Strong problem-solving skills related to estate administration challenges

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with all duties related to the administration of deceased estates
Familiarity with the Master of the High Court procedures and compliance requirements
Reporting of estates to the Master’s Office and other stakeholders
Opening estate files and late estate bank accounts
FICA: Collecting, verifying, and updating documentation for the estate, executor, and heirs
Placing estate advertisements in line with legal requirements
Obtaining confirmations of all assets and liabilities to assist with Liquidation and Distribution Account preparation
Ensuring compliance and timely receipt of documentation from stakeholders
Collecting proceeds payable to the estate
Completing documentation for the transfer of assets
Assisting with SARS processes, including estate duty submissions and audits
Obtaining tax certificates for finalization of income tax assessments
Preparing files for finalization
Managing queries related to the Master’s Office, SARS, and FICA
Handling multiple estate files efficiently and within compliance deadlines

Salary offer: Negotiable dependant on experience etc

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