TRAFFIC Western Cape

DECEASED ESTATES ADMINISTRATOR - CAPE TOWN - WESTERN CAPE

Tych Business Solutions
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Independently administer Deceased Estates from the reporting stage through to final file closure, in line with all regulatory and legal requirements.

  • Manage all estate banking activities, including liaising with banks, opening and administering estate bank accounts, processing payments to creditors, and performing bank reconciliations.

  • Draft Liquidation and Distribution (L&D) Accounts, final distribution statements, and cash reconciliation statements.

  • Track and deliver on estate milestones with minimal day-to-day supervision.

  • Provide a consistently high standard of service and produce accurate, quality work.

  • Finalise estates with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail.

  • Take ownership of each estate, treating every file with care and professionalism.

Qualifications, Technical Knowledge & Experience
  • Matric (Grade 12) is essential.

  • A background as an Attorney, Fiduciary, Trust Administrator, or Paralegal will be advantageous.

  • Strong computer literacy with confidence in using technology and digital systems.

  • Suitable candidates may be:

    • Recent graduates seeking to build a career in Deceased Estates Administration, or

    • Candidates with 1-3 years' experience in a Deceased Estates Administration environment.

Skills & Personal Attributes
  • Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

  • Strong stress management skills and the ability to handle pressure professionally.

  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills.

  • Strong client service and communication abilities, ensuring Executors, Beneficiaries, Creditors, Debtors, and all stakeholders are kept informed throughout the process.

  • Ability to provide regular updates and reports to Management.

  • Solution-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to work.

Job Overview

Date Posted
12 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

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