TRAFFIC Gauteng

DECEASED ESTATES ADMINISTRATOR - JOHANNESBURG - GAUTENG

Tych Business Solutions

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.

About This Role

Career insights for Financial Examiners positions

Salary Benchmark
$84,300/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Speaking Writing
Common Technologies
Microsoft Access Structured query language SQL Microsoft PowerPoint ACL Analytics Financial transaction analysis software General Examination System GENESYS NILS INSource ODEN Insurance Services State Rules & Regulations

Job Overview

Date Posted
02 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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