Senior Financial Planner (Estate and Trust Specialist)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC024562/ULR

Date posted:

Monday, June 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

MUST BE LOCATED IN CAPE TOWN
If you’re the kind of Financial Planner who gets excited about estate duty calculations, enjoys untangling complex trust structures, and secretly judges poorly drafted wills, then this one might be for you.

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Planner (Estate & Trust Specialist) who knows their fiduciary law like a chef knows their secret recipe and isn’t afraid to use it.

Our client, a highly regarded player in the wealth planning space, is seeking a seasoned professional to join their team. This role sits within a sophisticated Wealth Planning division and focuses on delivering expert-level estate and fiduciary advisory services to high-net-worth clients.

In this role, you’ll be the go-to authority on complex estate structures, trusts, and tax-efficient planning strategies. You will lead from the front, guiding Financial Planners, influencing client strategy, and ensuring that every recommendation is not only compliant but also clever.
If you enjoy combining technical excellence with real client impact and can explain estate duty without putting people to sleep you’ll fit right in.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of advanced estate planning strategies, including trust structures and tax-efficient solutions. Provide expert advice on estate duty, CGT, income tax, and fiduciary implications. Review and sign off on complex estate and risk analyses prepared by Financial Planners. Act as the subject matter expert across estate and fiduciary planning. Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Estate Duty Act, Income Tax Act, and Trust Property Control Act. Collaborate with Wealth Planners, Advisors, legal, tax, and fiduciary specialists on complex client cases. Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to Financial Planners. Oversee estate planning reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and top-tier quality. Monitor legislative changes and adjust strategies accordingly. Job Experience and Skills Required: Relevant degree (BCom, Finance, Accounting, or LLB). Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning. CFP® designation (non-negotiable). Advanced Diploma in Estate Planning. Minimum 10 years' experience in estate planning, with exposure to complex trust structures. Strong knowledge of estate planning, fiduciary law, and tax legislation. Exceptional analytical thinking and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, able to simplify the complex. Competency Requirements: Strategic thinking & sound judgement Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to train, mentor, and elevate others Self-driven, proactive, and solutions-focused Team player with a collaborative mindset Apply now! For more exciting Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial & Executive opportunities, please visit: Network Recruitment International I also specialise in recruiting within the following areas: - Financial Managers - Financial Accountants - Financial Controllers - Chartered Accountants - Group Reporting & Consolidation Accountants - Commercial Finance and FP&A professionals If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, remain on our database for future suitable opportunities. For more information, contact: Ulrike Groenewald Recruitment Consultant

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