Estate Intake & Reporting Officer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC025233/ULR

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

If you're a detail-oriented legal or fiduciary professional who thrives on structure, compliance, and keeping complex processes moving forward, this Estate Intake & Reporting Officer opportunity could be your next career move. Join a respected fiduciary services environment where quality, professionalism, and client service are at the heart of everything they do.

POSITION INFO:

Our client operates within the fiduciary services sector and is seeking an Estate Intake & Reporting Officer to support the efficient onboarding and reporting of deceased estates. This role forms a critical part of the Succession Desk and focuses on managing the pre-administration phase of deceased estates, from first notification through to the issuing of Letters of Executorship.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring estate files are complete, compliant, and accurately prepared for handover to estate administrators. Working closely with family representatives, financial advisers, legal stakeholders, and the Master's Office, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining exceptional service standards while ensuring regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who has experience within deceased estates, fiduciary administration, legal administration, or a professional services environment and is seeking long-term career growth within a highly specialised field.

Key Responsibilities

Receive and process new deceased estate referrals.
Obtain, verify, and manage all required estate documentation.
Establish and maintain accurate electronic estate files.
Compile preliminary schedules of assets, liabilities, income streams, and supporting estate information.
Liaise professionally with family representatives, heirs, advisers, and other stakeholders.
Prepare estate reporting packs for submission to the Master's Office.
Coordinate statutory forms, affidavits, and supporting documentation.
Track estate reporting submissions and maintain accurate status records.
Manage the workflow from estate intake through to the issuing of Letters of Executorship.
Monitor progress with the relevant Master's Office and resolve routine queries.
Conduct file quality reviews before handover to estate administrators.
Prepare structured and compliant handover packs.
Maintain accurate communication records and case notes.
Prepare regular status and progress reports.
Ensure adherence to governance, FICA, POPIA, and compliance requirements.
Support process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and quality assurance initiatives.

Job Experience and Skills Required

Relevant National Diploma in Paralegal Studies, Law, Legal Administration, or a related field.
Degree qualification such as BCom Law, BA Law, or LLB advantageous.
Minimum of 3 years' experience within deceased estate administration, fiduciary administration support, legal administration, or a related professional services environment.
Sound understanding of deceased estate reporting requirements and Master's Office processes.
Experience using Lexis Deceased Estates or similar estate management systems.
Strong document management and workflow tracking capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship management skills.
High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities.
Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong compliance focus.
Experience within a trust company, fiduciary business, or law firm's estates department will be highly advantageous.

Competency Requirements

Attention to Detail
Compliance Orientation
Organisation and Planning
Professional Communication
Stakeholder Management
Accountability
Problem Solving
Client Service Excellence
Process Improvement Mindset
Confidentiality and Integrity
Resilience Under Pressure
Independent Decision-Making

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