Deceased Estate Administrator Jobs in Pretoria East

DJ Recruitment is recruiting a Deceased Estate Administrator for a client in the MedTech industry, based in Pretoria East. This is a permanent role for an experienced administrator who can take deceased estates from inception through to finalisation, while giving heirs, beneficiaries and clients professional and compassionate support along the way.

About the company and the work

DJ Recruitment is a recruitment agency placing professionals with employers across South Africa. In this vacancy, the successful candidate joins a client team in Pretoria East that handles deceased estates, wills, trusts, estate planning services and safe custody administration. The work sits at the intersection of law, administration and client care: every file must be handled accurately and on time, because the people behind it are often going through a difficult period.

Role details and duties

The original listing states the following responsibilities:

• Administer and wind up deceased estates from inception to finalisation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for new estate enquiries.
• Manage client consultations, interviews and post-interview administration.
• Prepare and maintain estate files, chronologies, correspondence and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with the Master’s Office, SARS, financial institutions, beneficiaries, heirs and other interested parties.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Assist heirs and beneficiaries throughout the estate administration process.
• Prepare estate-related documents, reports, letters and general correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and applicable deadlines.
• Work closely with wealth managers, fiduciary specialists and other team members to ensure excellent service.
• Perform administrative, coordination, support and relationship management functions related to deceased estates, wills, trusts, estate planning services and safe custody administration.
• Provide regular progress updates on matters under administration.
• Identify and manage matters through to successful resolution while maintaining a positive client experience.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in deceased estate administration.
• Proficiency in the Legal-Ease software programme.
• Thorough knowledge of deceased estate processes and related legislation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
• A high level of professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail.

The original advert does not state an experience level, so none is shown for this post.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page. The listing closes on 20 November 2026, so apply before that date. Never pay anyone to apply for a job, and do not share bank details or identity documents with anyone other than through the official application route.

Practical tips

• Highlight your five or more years of deceased estate administration experience, with examples of estates you have taken through to finalisation.
• Mention your Legal-Ease proficiency and your knowledge of the relevant legislation, since both are stated requirements.
• Show that you can manage several matters at once without missing statutory deadlines.
• Demonstrate your Afrikaans and English communication skills, as both are required for dealing with clients and institutions.
• Emphasise accuracy and discretion, which matter greatly when handling sensitive estate documents.

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link before 20 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be contacted for further steps; the listing does not publish a detailed selection timeline, so confirm any next steps with the recruiter if you are shortlisted.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. Confirm the salary, duties and closing date in the original advert before applying. Reference: 2088939.

#SouthAfricaJobs #JobsInSouthAfrica #DeceasedEstateAdministratorJobs #LegalJobs #PretoriaEastJobs