Trust Administrator – Absa Bank

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term Contract
Contract Duration: 5 months
Reference: R-15991227
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Company: Absa Bank Limited

About the Position

Absa Bank is recruiting a Trust Administrator to administer legal claims trusts, including Medical Negligence and Road Accident Fund (RAF) trusts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering trust assets, supporting beneficiaries and trustees, managing investments, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining accurate financial and trust records.

Key Responsibilities

The Trust Administrator will be responsible for:

• Administering trusts according to trust deeds, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Managing and protecting trust assets, including property and related matters.
• Processing beneficiary requests, allowances and payments.
• Managing trust terminations and distributions to beneficiaries.
• Maintaining trust documentation, correspondence and records.
• Acting as a key contact for beneficiaries, trustees and other stakeholders.
• Providing updates on trust performance, investments and payments.
• Preparing investment proposals and reviewing trust investment portfolios.
• Monitoring risk reports, reconciliations, overdrafts and uninvested funds.
• Ensuring compliance with fiduciary legislation, governance requirements and AML regulations.
• Reviewing annual trust financial statements and beneficiary statements.
• Managing SARS registrations and trust tax compliance.
• Submitting annual and provisional trust tax returns through SARS eFiling.
• Reviewing tax assessments and arranging tax payments where required.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have one of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (NQF Level 6); or
• Estate and Trust Diploma; or
• Certificate in Deceased Estates Administration; or
• Advanced Estate and Trust Diploma.

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The position also lists Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Financial Sciences as a required education qualification.

Experience Required

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a fiduciary environment as a Trust Officer or Estate Administrator.

Preferred:

• 3 years’ experience in trust administration or fiduciary services.

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should have:

• Strong knowledge of trusts, fiduciary services and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of trust taxation and SARS compliance.
• Investment administration and portfolio review skills.
• Client relationship management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with trust administration systems.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.

Key Competencies

The role requires strong capability in:

• Client Focus
• Planning and Organising
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Accountability
• Results Orientation
• Governance and Compliance
• Relationship Building
• Managing Pressure and Deadlines

Employment Equity

Absa states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments contribute towards equitable demographic representation.

Absa also reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised position.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply for the Trust Administrator position through the official Absa careers portal.

Job Reference: R-15991227
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Contract: 5 months fixed-term
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employer: Absa Bank Limited